After starting on the front row outside of the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature, Cranston gunned into the lead and held off Ray Seemann throughout to post the win aboard the Myers-powered Mid-America Millwright/Tunnel Car Wash No. 49x Schnee.

"Starting position was pretty critical in these, sometimes you just get lucky," Cranston commented.

Seemann pressured throughout but had to settle for second behind the Ness City native with Jeremy Huish, Jordan Knight and defending trach champion Steven Richardson rounding out the top five.

Bucklin's Clay Sellard maintained the hot hand in the IMCA Modified ranks by battling past defending track champion Nick Link on a lap 13 restart en route to his third win in a row in the 20-lapper.

N. Link battled past his father Tracy Link for the point on the second round with Sellard following suit. N. Link kept Sellard at bay over the ensuing rounds until a final caution flew with 12 laps in the books when T. Link spun in turn two.

With Brendon Gemmill in third on the restart, Sellard raced underneath T. Link while Gemmill charged into second. Sellard kept several car-lengths between himself and Gemmill the rest of the way with T. Link outlasting Ryan Heger for third and current points leader William Nusser in fifth.

In the 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature, Garden City's Ryan Kirchoff became the only first-time 2019 winner of the night by wiring the field in the 20-lapper for his first DCRP feature win.

Gunning into the lead from the pole position, Kirchoff paced the field throughout and weathered a caution with three circuits remaining to cross the stripe ahead of Matthew Crowell, Jeff Kaup, Kyle Wiens and Bart Baker.

After having his IMCA Stock Car win steak snapped at three last week, Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz got started on a new one by racing to his sixth DCRP score of the year.

Munoz had to work for this one, moving into second soon after Chris Oliver emerged from a three-wide tussle for the point on the second lap. Munoz kept the pressure on with Oliver working the low side to keep him at bay.

The pressure paid off with Munoz slipping around for the point on the 15th lap and leading the closing laps with Oliver holding back Mike Petersilie, Troy Burkhart and Dusty Witthuhn rounding out the top five.

Hays' Tathan Burkhart added his fourth DCRP win of the year by racing to victory lane in the 20-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature.

Burkhart battled past early pacesetter Matt O'Hair and cruised the rest of the way to the checkered flag with O'Hair holding off Cody Stone and Reagan Sellard for runner-up honors with Brooke Russell rounding out the top five.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (July 17, 2019) – Summer is heating up and so is the racing action at Dodge City Raceway Park with a full slate of championship racing action this Saturday night atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas.

Admission for Saturday's card is just $12 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Also, those presenting ticket stubs from the Saturday night, July 13, will be admitted for just $5.

While the DCRP Sprint Cars return to action after an idle week, the tightest championship battles are in the IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Sport Modifieds.

Larned's William Nusser leads Trent Gray by just 12 points in the Modified points battle with multi-time track champion Jeff Kaup of Woodward just eight points ahead of Brian May in the Sport Modified ranks.

Luke Cranston leads the way in Sprint Car points over defending track champion Steven Richardson with Angel Munoz atop the Stock Car point charts and reigning Hobby Stock champ Reagan Sellard leading the way as well.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations. Contact the Holiday Inn Express at 620-225-1000.

In total, the 2019 season atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval is slated for 18 nights of action along with another eight Sunday cards atop the newly-constructed 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

After topping both the Thursday and Friday preliminary features, Bubak topped the Triple 8 Trucking Dash for Cash to earn the pole position for Saturday night's 30-lap championship feature atop the Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval and then led every lap to run his weekend winnings to $6,300 including $1,500 in lap money and the $3,000 feature winner's share.

It wasn't as easy as it may sound though, as Liberal native and current Nebraska resident Jason Martin kept the pressure on throughout and briefly slid past Bubak on a pair of occasions only to have the latter successfully counter the move.

Martin first slid past Bubak in turn four momentarily after a lao four restart and then repeated the move in traffic on the 17th circuit. Bubak successfully navigated past a pair of lapped cars and then found open track once again when a final caution with a dozen laps remaining.Bubak reached the tail of the field once again in the final pair of laps but was able to keep Martin at bay.

"I felt like I wasn't as good as I needed to be in traffic, but we made it work," Bubak commented afterward. "Once he showed me the bottom down in turn three and four, I changed my line up some and got a lot better."

Martin settled for runner- up honors in the Myers-powered Trucks Plus/Midwest Linings No. 5x Eagle and collected an added $850 in lap money after holding down the second position over final 27 rounds.

After winning last year's DCRP 305 Nationals, Fairview, Oklahoma's Jake Martens claimed the show position Myers-powered Martens Machine Shop No. 48 Eagle with Tony Bruce, Jr., advancing four positions over the final half of the race to capture fourth.

Brian Herbert rounded out the top five with Taylor Velasquez, Zach Blurton, Jeremy Huish, Luke Cranston and Brandon Anderson.

Steven Shebester held down fourth until the lap 18 caution when he suffered race-ending damage after contact with a spinning lapped car.

In the accompanying 15-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature event, multi-time and defending track champion Jeff Kaup battled into the lead early and went on to snap a winless streak dating back to last June 16.

A winner of 18 DCRP features since the 2012 season, Kaup's first win of the season came ahead of Brian May with Mike Lunow, Bart Baker and Mike Appel rounding out the top five.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (June 6, 2019) – We're into the final days leading into the Lubbock Wrecker Service DCXRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals.

The Third Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals at the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas fires off with the first of two preliminary nights on Thursday, June 13.

Two full nights of preliminary action set the stage for the Saturday, June 15, $3,000-to-win championship finale. With lap money added in as well, a driver could pocket as much as $4,500 in the Saturday night 30-lap finale alone.

After Fort Worth's Kevin Ramey topped the inaugural version of the DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals in 2017, Fairview, Oklahoma's Jake Martens pocketed $4,040 including lap money by fending off a last-lap slider from Jake Bubak and then beating Chad Koch to the stripe in last year's hair-raising finale.

With two wins in four DCRP Sprint Car events thus far in 2019, Luke Cranston leads the DCRP Sprint Car ranks into the event with a 34-point advantage over defending track champion Steven Richardson with Jeremy Huish, Tyler Knight and Kyler Johnson also among the current top five.

The Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car regulars will battle it out with a host of invaders from throughout.

The Vitals:

The What: The Third Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals. DCRP Sprint Cars versus United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) and Sprint Series of Oklahoma (SSO) for three nights.

The When: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 13-15. Races begin at 7:30 p.m. each night.

The Where: Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south.

The Format: All cars run each night. Thursday and Friday heat races lined up according to pill draw with passing points in effect to determine "B" Main(s) and "A" Main lineup each night. Top 8 in passing points will redraw for feature starting position with 9-16 in passing points making up rows five through eight of the "A" Main. Balance will go to two or three "B" Mains based upon car count to fill out the 22-car "A" Main.

Event points will be awarded as follows to determine Saturday night lineups:

Heat Races – 1st – 20, 2nd -18, 3rd – 16, 4th – 14th, etc.

Additionally, 0.5 points will be awarded for each heat race position gained and 0.3 points will be deducted for each position lost.

The Lap Sponsors: In addition to an already hefty payout, another $3,000 in lap money will be distributed in Saturday night's 30-lap championship feature. Each lap will be worth $100 with the leader collecting $50, second-place picking up $30 and third-place earning $20.

The Regulations: Standard Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car rules will be in effect for the Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP Sprint Car Nationals, with the following items to be noted:

---Right rear tire may be either the Hoosier Racesaver or Hoosier 105x16.0-15 Medium or 105x18.0-15 Hard. Any tire is allowed on the other three corners. All tires must durometer a minimum of 35.

---Top wing (maximum 5x5) must be totally flat to run a wicker bill up to two inches. No wicker bills permitted on dished wings. Sideboards on the top wing must be 90 degrees square to center foil. The leading edge of the nose wing can be no further forward than 20 inches of the leading edge of the front axle.

---Cockpit adjustable weight jacks, shocks or wings will not be permitted. Titanium brakes are okay.

-- Kingpin-to-kingpin tether mandatory. SFI-approved front axle tether is strong recommended and will be mandatory for all Sprint Cars beginning in 2019..

The Pit Party: The Richardson Trucking Pit Party will take place upon the completion of Friday night's racing action. All teams and fans are invited to enjoy the fun with a live band on hand and free pizza for those with armbands while supplies last.

The Tasty Stuff: In addition to the track's substantial offering of concession items, the Taqueria La Estrella taco truck will be on hand each day to serve breakfast and lunch.

The Wash: A location to wash cars in the pits will be provided.

The Support: The KARS (Kansas Antique Racers) club will be on hand each night. IMCA Hobby Stocks will join Thursday's card, IMCA Stock Cars will be in action on Friday and IMCA Sport Modifieds will round out Saturday's finale.

Past Champions: Each of the previous renditions of the Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals have come down to spirited last-lap battles for the lead with winners hailing from Texas and Oklahoma.

2017 – Kevin Ramey (Fort Worth, TX)2018 - Jake Martens (Fairview, OK)

The Tickets & Pit Passes: Tickets to the Thursday and Friday preliminary events are only $12 for each night with Saturday's finale just $20 while children eleven and under are free each night. Pit passes are $30 for each night.

The Entry Fee: Entries submitted by Thursday, June 6, are just $50 with pit passes only $20 per night for the driver. Entries received after the June 6 deadline are $75 with pit passes at $30 per night.

The Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations. Contact the Holiday Inn Express at 620-225-1000.

Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations.

In total, the 2019 season atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval is slated for 18 nights of action along with another eight Sunday cards atop the newly-constructed 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval.

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Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

For the second time this year, the Ness City native raced to victory lane in Saturday night's DCRP vs. URSS Sprint Car clash atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas.

While Cranston paced the final ten rounds of the 25-lapper, other Saturday night winners included Tom Beavers in the IMCA Modifieds, Mike Lunow in the IMCA Sport Modifieds, Angel Munoz in IMCA Stock Cars and Reagan Sellard in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

In the 25-lap DCRP vs. URSS Sprint Car Clash, Cranston chased down early leader Ty Williams in traffic on the 16th round and went on take the checkered flag by nearly a half straightaway aboard the Myers-powered Mid-America Millwright/Tunnel Car Wash No. 49x Schnee.

After a pair of aborted starts, Williams and Cranston led the 24-car feature field to the green flag with the ensuing 25 laps run off in non-stop fashion. Williams gunned into the early lead and paced the field for the initial 15 circuits.

Cranston closed in to challenge for the point as traffic came into play after a dozen circuits and pounced on opportunity in traffic to take command on the 16th round.

Cranston slipped away in the final rounds with Williams holding on for runner-up honors. Jake Martens battled past Taylor Velasquez to snare the show position with Velasquez crossing the stripe in fourth. After starting 14th, defending track champion Steven Richardson was up to sixth within a handful of laps and then took over fifth for keeps on the 17th lap.

The initial start of the feature immediately went red when Chad Salem's top wing failed and launched him into the turn one wall with Ross Essenburg getting upside down as well. On the second try, Aaron Ploussard looped it exiting turn four and collected Cody Lampe. All four drivers were done for the race with Salem taking a trip to the hospital.

Martens, Brian Herbert and Velasquez topped heat race action.

In the IMCA Modified ranks, Pierceville's Tom Beavers wired the field in the 15-lapper to capture his first career DCRP victory.

Beavers gunned into the lead from the front row outside at the outset with Travis Simmons in two. Beavers was able to keep Simmons at bay throughout, taking the checkered flag with a four car-length advantage. Trent Gray claimed the show position with Jack Kirchoff and William Nusser.Dodge City's Mike Lunow earned his first DCRP win since the 2016 season by topping the 15-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature.

Lunow chased down early leader Joey Maupin for the point on the fifth round and paced the field the rest of the way to post the win ahead of Maupin with Jeff Kaup, Bart Baker and Kent Lampe rounding out the top five.

Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz made it three-for-four on the season in the IMCA Stock Car ranks by leading the final 13 rounds of the 15-lapper.After starting ninth, Munoz raced past early leader Tyler Walker for the lead on the third round and then weathered a caution that set up a green-white-checkered dash to the stripe. Munoz held off Troy Burkhart for the win with Chris Oliver, Ondre Rexford and Donald Kaup rounding out the top five.Two-time and reigning IMCA Hobby Stock champion Reagan Sellard broke into victory lane for the first time this season in the 15-lap feature.

While the Bucklin racer gridded the field sixth, Danny Schulte paced the initial circuits before his mount began to falter upon the completion of the fourth lap. Sellard prevailed in the scramble for the lead and held point the rest of the way with Matt O'Hair, Eric Munoz, Skeets Salazar and Devon Ghumm filling out the top five.

Following Sunday's third scheduled round of Micro and Kart action atop the 1/7-mile Little DCRP, the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park returns to action with the Third Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals on June 13-15.

Originally slated for May 18 only to be washed out by storms, the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars will square off with the United Rebel Sprint Series for the second time this season on Saturday night.

Along with the Sprint Car Clash, a full slate of DCRP championship chase action including IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks will be on the slate as well with the green flag flying at 7:30 p.m.

It marks the opening leg of a weekend double with the third round of Micro and Kart action taking place atop the 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval on Sunday at 4:00 p.m. The Sunday card will also include the addition of open outlaw Karts for competitors 16 and up.

Saturday marks the fourth round of competition for the DCRP Sprint Cars and is the final chance to hit the track before the Third Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals on June 13-15.

Luke Cranston topped the opening round of competition pitting the DCRP Sprint Cars and URSS against one another with Brian Herbert and defending track champion Steven Richardson reaching victory lane in ensuing events.

Cranston holds an early 19-point lead over Richardson in the DCRP points chase while Herbert holds the early advantage in URSS points.

Others leading the way in the DCRP championship chases going into Saturday's action include Clay Sellard in IMCA Modifieds, Dakota Sproul in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Angel Munoz in IMCA Stock Cars and Cody Ghumm in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Tickets to Saturday night's URSS vs. DCRP Sprint Car Clash are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

In total, the 2019 season atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval is slated for 18 nights of action along with another eight Sunday cards atop the newly-constructed 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations. Contact the Holiday Inn Express at 620-225-1000.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Pfeifer had his work cut out for him the in the 25-lap Stock Car Shootout, gridding the feature field 12th Tyler Walker and Mark Zorn led the way to the green flag.

Walker gunned into the early lead and paced the initial eight circuits before surrendering the point to eighth-starter Jason Rogers. Rogers was busy fending off Angel Munoz over the ensuing circuits wile Pfeifer making his into the top five by the midway point.

Working the top side of the track, Pfeifer made his way to second by the 17th round and then began pressuring Rogers for the lead. After battling side-by-side for several circuits, Pfeifer surged ahead on the 23rd lap and paced the final three circuits to secure the win.

After leading more than half the race, Rogers settled for second with Munoz filling out the podium in third. Mike Petersilie crossed the stripe fourth after starting tenth with Will Bauer rounding out the top five.

In the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, defending track champion Steven Richardson led all but the first round in the 20-lapper to become the third different winner of the season in as many rounds.

Starting from the front row outside, the Liberal racer chased opening night winner Steven Richardson for the first lap before racing by on the top side of the track.

Richardson rode the rim flawlessly the rest of the way to secure the win aboard the Poor Boy Kustomz No. 0 Sprint Car. Cranston tried to reel Richardson back in just past the midway point but was unable to fully eliminate the gap.

Cranston settled for second with Ty Williams in third. Kris Moore cracked the top five on the eighth round and took command of fourth for keeps on the 11th lap. Koby Walters outlasted Alexander Ort to round out the top five.

The feature was marred by a wild opening lap crash exiting turn two that eliminated a handful of cars. Colorado's Buddy Tubbs was transported to a local hospital with undisclosed injuries.

Penokee's Clay Money became the first repeat winner in the IMCA Modified ranks by making a late move into the lead and then holding off a charging Daniel Gottschalk and Clay Sellard to top the 20-lapper.

While Money worked his way forward from the eighth starting position, Brandon Conkwright paced the initial 14 rounds from the pole position.Money needed just seven laps to climb to third and then took second away from Jake Schroeder on the tenth. And when Conkwright ran afoul of a pair of lapped cars on the 16th round, Money was there to cash in on the opportunity by racing into the lead.

A caution with just four laps to go put Conkwrigth and Sellard on Money's rear bumper. Sellard slipped around Conkwright while Gottschalk worked the high side to race past both of them only to fall just short of Money at the line. Gottschalk's charge was a rebound from an early race incident that sent him to the tail of the field

Sellard settled for third with Conkwright and Schroeder rounding out the top five.

Manhattan's Travis Burger left little doubt about his first career IMCA Sport Modified feature win, gunning into the lead on the opening lap and leading all 20 rounds in convincing fashion.

While Burger streaked away from the pack, defending track champion Jeff Kaup made his way past Brian May for second on the eighth lap. By that time though, Burger had opened up nearly straightaway worth of real estate between himself and Kaup.

Kaup closed to within eight car length but ran out of laps to chase down the fleet Burger. Kaup and May rounded out the podium in second and third, respectively, with Dakota Sproul in fourth after wining the first two rounds of championship chase action. Luke Stallbaumer rounded out the top five.Hays' Tathan Burkhart reeled off his second IMCA Hobby Stock feature win in as many 2019 tries by leading the final 13 rounds of the 15-lapper.

Burkhart battled past Devon Ghumm for the point on the third round and cruised the rest of the way to the checkered flag with Ghumm holding off Cody Ghumm for runner-up honors. B.J. Rogers was fourth with Sheri Berger rounding out the top five.

The 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval will be unveiled on Sunday, May 5, with a full slate of Micro Sprint Cars and Karts while the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park resumes action on Saturday, May 18, with URSS vs. DCRP Sprint Cars along with IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stok Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 3, 2019) – With a pair of nights in the books at Dodge City Raceway Park, the championship chases are beginning to shape up going into Saturday night's card atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas.

Angel Munoz and Dakota Sproul both look to keep their streaks of perfection in the win column alive Saturday night in the Stock Car and Sport Modifed ranks respectively with the balance of the points chases continuing to take form.

Saturday's racing action goes green at 7:30 p.m. with adult admission only $12. It kicks off a weekend double that also includes the inaugural event atop the newly-constructed Little DCRP clay oval on Sunday afternoon for Micro Sprints and Karts.

A look at the 2019 DCRP championship chases is as follows:

Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars:

Dodge City's Brian Herbert habitually breaks out of the gates quickly and did so once again with a hard-earned win last Saturday night to move into a tie atop the point charts with opening night winner Luke Cranston.

Clay Sellard has put up back-to-back podium finishes to garner an early 10-point lead over two-time and defending track champion Nick Link as Clay Money and Brendon Gemmill have both made trips to victory lane.

Hays' Dakota Sproul has been an unstoppable force thus far, storming to victory lane in both of the season's opening pair events after topping last year's season finale. A strong field will try to stop that streak on Saturday.

Colorado's Angel Munoz continued his mastery of the IMCA Stock Cars by reeling off his second win in as many 2019 tries last week. Munoz carries a rate of 11 wins in his last 15 starts since the 2017 season into Saturday night's $1,000-to-win Stock Car Shootout.

Tickets to Saturday's Stock Car Shootout are just $12 for adults while children 11 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

In total, the 2019 season atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval is slated for 18 nights of action along with another eight Sunday cards atop the newly-constructed 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations. Contact the Holiday Inn Express at 620-225-1000.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Dodge City 200 Enduro Entry Forms Available!

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 2, 2019) – Race fans and competitors alike have the opportunity to round out their Fourth of July weekend festivities with the Second Annual Dodge City 200 Enduro at the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas on Saturday, July 6.

The second annual event featuring strictly stock cars goes for 200 laps or two hours.

Taloga, Oklahoma's Greg Martin etched his name into the record books by winning last September's Inaugural Dodge City 200 Enduro, pacing the final 52 laps to take the checkered flag ahead of Marietta's Nick Mazouch and Lyons' Joseph Schneider.

Additionally, those that compete in both the Dodge City 200 as well as the Enduro event at Dirtona Raceway in Hugoton on July 27 will be eligible to be in a random drawing for a $500 bonus.

In total, the 2019 season atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval is slated for 18 nights of action along with another eight Sunday cards atop the newly-constructed 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations. Contact the Holiday Inn Express at 620-225-1000.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

While Gemmill fought off a late bid from Tanner Black to win the 25-lapper, Brian Herbert held off Jeremy Huish for Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car honors, Duane Wahrman picked off his first IMCA Hobby Stock win of the year and Dakota Sproul and Angel Munoz both made it two-for-two on the season in the IMCA Sport Modifieds and IMCA Stock Cars, respectively.

In the 25-lap IMCA Modified feature event, Brendon Gemmill briefly surrendered the point to Tanner Black on the 17th round before slipping away in the final circuits for his third Modified Stampede triumph.

Starting from the front row outside, Gemmill outgunned pole starter Nick Link with Black making his way from fourth into second after a lap three caution. Following the race's second and final caution with eight laps in the books, Black tried to keep pace with Gemmill in the ensuing rounds.

With Gemmill railing the topside, Black worked the low side and closed in to challenge as traffic came into play. Black slid into the lead on the 17th round, only to have Gemmill surge back to the front and open up an eight-car length car advantage by the time the checkered flag flew.

"When he got by there, I wasn't sure if I would get him back," Gemmill commented afterward. "I wanted to try the bottom but nobody ever showed me anything down there, so I just stayed up top and it worked out."

Behind the lead duo, Clay Sellard outdueled Troy Gemmill for the show position with Nick Link rounding out the top five.

In the 20-lap Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature, Dodge City's Brian Herbert held off a mid-race challenge from Jordan Knight and then repelled a late charge from Jeremy Huish for his first win of the season. It was Herbert's first triumph since topping last year's opening night event.

"That was a hell of a show, I'm worn out," Herbert commented. "I saw (Jeremy) Huish there. He came from pretty far back, so I knew had to get going."Herbert gridded the feature field outside the second row but wasted no time shooting into the lead on the opening lap. Herbert stretched out his advantage in the opening rounds of the non-stop affair, but Jordan Knight and Huish began to close the gap with Luke Cranston and Steven Richardson ultimately moving within striking distance as well.

Knight poked his nose under Herbert at the midway point, only to have Herbert deny the bid. Huish made his way past Knight for second by the 12th round and then put the pressure on Herbert until sliding into the lead in turns one and two on the 16th circuit. Herbert responded by racing back into the lead and kept his pursuers at bay over the final rounds.

Huish settled for second with Knight, Cranston and Richardson rounding out the top five.

Hays' Dakota Sproul made it two in a row in the IMCA Sport Modified ranks by rallying to convincing victory in the 15-lapper.

After starting ninth, Sproul made his way up to second by the sixth round and then pounced on early leader Alex Wiens for the point following a lap seven caution.

Once out front, Sproul checked out to take the win by nearly a half-lap with Brian May, Bart Baker, Brendyn Nordyke and Jeff Kaup.

Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz continued his mastery of the IMCA Stock Car ranks by racing to his second consecutive win of the year and 11th triumph in 15 starts since the beginning of the 2017 season.

This time, Munoz needed just three laps to climb from the fifth starting position into the lead and paced the field for the balance of the 15-lapper. Munoz raced to the stripe ahead of Chris Oliver, who slipped around Ondre Rexford for runner-up honors on the final circuit. Rexford settled for third with Josh Seibert and Marlin Hogie rounding out the top five.

In the IMCA Hobby Stocks, Pratt's Duane Wahrman battled past Dion Priddy at the midway point of the 15-lap feature en route to his first triumph of the young season after scoring four triumphs last year.

Wahrman raced to the stripe in the non-stop race ahead of Priddy and Cody Ghumm. Reagan Sellard rebounded from an early 360-degree spin turn two to capture fourth with Tom Reed rounding out the top five.

Action resumes at Dodge City Raceway Park next Saturday night, May 4, with the Stock Car Shootout along with a full card of Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

The following day, Sunday, May 5, will be inaugural event atop the Little DCRP 1/7-mile clay oval featuring a full slate of Micro Sprints and Karts.

Originally slated for April 13 only to postponed by inclement weather, Saturday's card also features a full slate of championship chase action including Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks along with the headlining IMCA Modifieds.

Saturday's racing action will get under way at 7:30 p.m.

The Modified Stampede has netted three different winners in the initial six renditions including Ponca City, Oklahoma native Brendon Gemmill, Woodward, Oklahoma's Cole Traugott and Oberlin's David Murray.

Gemmill enters as the reigning Modified Stampede champion after making a dramatic late race move last year to go along with his first event win in 2014.

Traugott went back-to-back in 2016 and 2017 while multi-time National Champion Murray swept through both nights of the inaugural event in 2013 before adding a second win in 2015.

Tickets to Saturday's Seventh Annual Modified Stampede are just $15 for adults while children 11 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

In total, the 2019 season atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval is slated for 18 nights of action along with another eight Sunday cards atop the newly-constructed 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations. Contact the Holiday Inn Express at 620-225-1000.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Saturday's Card at DCRP Canceled Due to Inclement Weather – Modified Stampede Reset for April 27

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 11, 2019) – With unseasonably cold weather hitting the area and potential snow in the forecast, Saturday's racing action at Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas has been canceled.

The $1,000-to-wn Seventh Annual Modified Stampede originally set for this Saturday night, April 13, will now take place during DCRP's next event on Saturday night, April 27.

The Modified Stampede for the IMCA Modified division will be accompanied on April 27 by a full docket of championship chase competition including Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Cranston Tops DCRP Season Opener with Money, Sproul, Munoz & Burkhart in Victory Lane as Well

In the 25-lap DCRP Sprint Car vs. URSS feature, Ness City native Cranston gridded the feature inside the third row as Brian Herbert and Koby Walters led the way to the green flag but it was fourth-starter Ty Williams battling into the early lead.

Vying for his third DCRP opening night win in the last five years, Williams paced the opening eight rounds before looping it in turn three to hand the lead over to Walters with Cranston on his tailtank.

Walters kept Cranston at bay for ten rounds before Cranston finally found the opening he was looking for in traffic and battled into eh lead on the 19th circuit. Cranston led the rest of the way, taking the checkered flag ahead of Walters with two-time track champion Taylor Velasquez racing to the third-place podium finish.

The feature event was slowed by one red flag when Jordan Knight went for a hard ride on the fronstretch. Knight walked away from the incident.Tyler Knight, Williams, Huish and Walters topped heat race action for the 28-car Sprint Car field with Richardson winning the "B" Main.

In the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature, Penokee's Clay Money battled past Jesse Richter for the point on the seventh round and raced on to his first DCRP win in Modified competition to go along with several previous Sport Modified victories.

Richter spun from contention a half lap after surrendering the lead, leaving Money to fend off defending track champion Nick Link and then Clay Sellard over the final rounds to secure the win.

Money took the checkered flag ahead of Sellard, Link and Jesse Smith while Richter raced back through the field to round out the top five.

Hays racer Dakota Sproul kicked off the 2019 season at DCRP the same he finished off in 2018 by racing to victory lane in the 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature.

Sproul chased down early pacesetter Luke Stallbaumer and took command in traffic on the 13th round. Sproul worked traffic to perfection over the closing circuits with Stallbaumer setting for runner-up honors. Reigning track champion Jeff Kaup raced from ninth to third with Mike Lunow and Brian May rounding out the top five.

Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz kicked off his IMCA Stock Car title pursuit by storming to victory lane in the 20-lap feature.

Munoz needed just seven laps to charge from tenth into the lead and paced the field the rest of the way, crossing the stripe ahead of Jason Rogers, early leader Gregg Schell, Mike Petersilie and Chris Oliver.

After topping three of last year's final six IMCA Hobby Stock features, Hays' Tathan Burkhart battled into the lead on the fourth lap and led the rest of the way to snare victory honors.

Burkhart held off Brady Bencken over the closing circuits with defending track champion Reagan Sellard, Cody Williams and Duane Wahrman rounding out the top five.

Action resumes at Dodge City Raceway Park next Saturday night, April 13, with the Seventh Annual Modified Stampede that features a $1,000 winner's share for the IMCA Modifieds along with a full card of Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 2, 2019) – After hosting a pair of open practice sessions over the past two weekends, Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas is set to kick off the 2019 racing season this Saturday night.

And the 3/8-mile clay oval lifts the lid in a big way with the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars squaring off with the United Rebel Sprint Series along with a full championship chase slate of IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Saturday's racing action is set to go green at 7:30 p.m.

Liberal's Steven Richardson enters the season as the reigning DCRP Sprint Car track champion, taking last year's title by 26 points over Koby Walters with Brian Herbert, Ray Seemann and Jordan Knight also among the final top five.

Zach Blurton edged reigning DCRP 305 Nationals champion Jake Martens for the 2018 URSS crown with siblings Tyler and Jordan Knight next in third and fourth and Nebraska's Shane Sundquist rounding out the top five.

While Saturday's card is the opening round of points action for the DCRP Sprint Cars, it's also the opener for the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Rolla's Nick Link will open his title defense in the IMCA Modifieds as he vies for a third title in the last four years.

The IMCA Sport Modified crown will likely be up for grabs as reigning champion Jeff Kaup is expected to only compete in selected events after capturing the DCRP track championship five times in the last six years.

Saturday's season opener fires off at 7:30 p.m. with tickets just $15 for adults while children 11 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

In total, the 2019 season atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval is slated for 18 nights of action along with another eight Sunday cards atop the newly-constructed 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Big Month of April on Tap at Dodge City Raceway Park!

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 3, 2019) – The 2019 racing season at Dodge City Raceway Park gets under way in fashion with three big events atop 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas over the course of April.

While the season gets under way this Saturday, April 6, ensuing April events include the Seventh Annual Modified Stampede on April 13 and then the third round of championship chase action on April 27.

The high-speed month of racing action gets under way with the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars squaring off with the United Rebel Sprint Series. The Sprint Car clash headlines the opening night of championship chase action that also includes IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Seven nights later, the IMCA Modifieds take center stage as contenders from throughout the region converge upon Dodge City for the Seventh Annual Modified Stampede. All four other championship classes will be in action as well including Sprint Cars, Sport Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks.

Ponca City, OK, native Brendon Gemmill captured his second Modified Stampede triumph last year with a dramatic late-race move, joining Cole Traugott and David Murray as two-time winners of the event.

The month of April is rounded out with the third round of championship chase action for all five classes on Saturday, April 27, when the picture for the 2019 title chases begins to take form.

In total, the 2019 season atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval is slated for 18 nights of action along with another eight Sunday cards atop the newly-constructed 1/7-mile Little DCRP clay oval.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Sets Another Practice for Sunday, March 31

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. – Dodge City Raceway Park saw its first action of the year with this past Saturday's car show and practice atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas.

While a number of teams took part in the open practice, the newly-developed "Little DCRP" 1/7-mile clay oval for Micros and Karts was not practice-worthy due to heavy overnight rains leading up to the Saturday practice.

As a result, an additional practice session has been added for this Sunday, March 31, at 4:00 p.m. Practice will take place on both the DCRP 3/8-mile clay oval as well as the 1/7-mile Little DRCRP oval.

It sets the stage for the following week's season opening event of the year on Saturday, April 6, with a full card of championship racing action including URSS vs. DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Season Opener Just One Month Away!

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 6, 2019) – The 2019 racing season at Dodge City Raceway Park is rapidly approaching, as opening night atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southeast Kansas is just one short month away.Dodge City Raceway Park will raise the curtains on the season with a full card of championship chase action on Saturday night, April 6.The season opens with a bang as the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars square off with the United Rebel Sprint Series. The IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks fill out the opening night card.The April 6 season opener will be preceded by a car show and open practice on Saturday, March 23.The April 6 event is the first of 18 scheduled events atop the 3/8-mile clay oval that ultimately culminates with the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars "Boot Hill Showdown" on September 20-21.A number of other special events take place along the way including the marquee Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP Sprint Car Nationals event on June 13-15. The full slate of events is available athttps://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.The 2019 season at Dodge City Raceway Park will also be enhanced by the addition of "Little DCRP", a 1/7-mile clay oval constructed within the existing Raceway that will play host to eight Sunday cards of Micro Sprints and Karts.Reigning DCRP track champions include Steven Richardson in the DCRP Sprint Car Ranks, Nick Link in IMCA Modifieds, Jeff Kaup in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Dusty Witthuhn in IMCA Stock Cars and Reagan Sellard in IMCA Hobby Stocks.Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites official internet site is located at www.hiexpress.com/DodgeCity/HIExpress. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Awards Banquet on January 26

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (January 11, 2019) – Dodge City Raceway Park fans, racers and crew members will gather to enjoy an evening filled with food, music and awards at the Saturday, January 26, DCRP Awards Banquet.The festivities will take place at the Western Expo Center located adjacent to Dodge City Raceway Park at the intersection of US 56 and US 283 on the south edge of Dodge City, KS.Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. and the awards ceremony to follow.Tickets to the event are just $25 per person and must be ordered by January 19, 2018, to determine an accurate headcount. Tickets may be ordered by calling Gina Wilson at 620-339-9873 or Tommie Estes, Jr., at 405-238-8485. Fans and team members alike are encouraged to join in on the fun.The top ten in points in all five divisions (Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks) that competed in at least 80% of the events will receive trophies and point fund money.A handful of drivers earned championships at Dodge City Raceway Park during the 2018 season including Steven Richardson (Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars), Nick Link (IMCA Modifieds), Jeff Kaup (IMCA Sport Modifieds), Dusty Witthuhn (IMCA Stock Cars) and Reagan Sellard (IMCA Hobby Stocks).Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Dodge City Raceway Park Announces 2019 Schedule

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (November 9, 2018) – Another exciting year of racing action is in store for Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas in 2019 as the slate of events for the state-of-the-art facility in southwest Kansas has been established.

Following an open practice and car show on March 23, the season officially fires off on Saturday, April 6, with a DCRP vs. URSS Sprint Car tilt before ultimately wrapping up with two nights of World of Outlaws Sprint Cars "Boot Hill Showdown" action on September 20-21.

A total of 18 nights of racing action are in store along the way in 2019 with the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks once again featured in the weekly championship racing series.

The Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals has been expanded to a three-night affair on June 13-15 as the DCRP Sprint Cars square off with the United Rebel Sprint Series and Sprint Series of Oklahoma for bragging rights.

Other returning specials in 2019 include the Seventh Annual Modified Stampede on April 13, the Dodge City 200 Enduro on July 6, the always highly-anticipated Driver and Fan Appreciation Night on July 26, the Sixth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem event on August 24 and the Seventh Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship finale on September 14.

In addition to the April 6 opener and the DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals, the United Rebel Sprint Series takes on the DCRP Sprint Cars as well on May 18 and again during the September 14 championship finale.

Additionally, the Sooner Late Model series will make its first DCRP appearance on Saturday night, July 13.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Along with Blurton, other winners of the Sixth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship that closed the books on the 2018 championship season at DCRP included Brendon Gemmill in IMCA Modifieds, Dakota Sproul in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Chris Oliver in IMCA Stock Cars and Tathan Burkhart in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

In the 25-lap DCRP vs. URSS Sprint Car feature, Great Bend's Blurton gunned into the lead from the pole position at the outset and led all the way, slicing through heavy traffic over the final half of the race for his lone DCRP win of the year.

"The car was perfect, I could put it anywhere and it would work," Blurton said of the No. 2J entry.

"This one is special, it means a lot to me," Blurton said after adding the Soderberg Memorial victory to the inaugural triumph in 2013. "I'm family with the Soderberg now and I wasn't the first time."

Following the race's only caution after four laps, Blurton opened up a half-straightaway advantage in short order over Luke Cranston and Jake Martens with the latter working his way into second by the seventh round.

Blurton soon entered lapped traffic but maintained his advantage until encountering a cluster of cars with eight laps to go that allowed his chasers to temporarily close the gap.

But Blurton worked through the congestion diligently and slipped back out to a half straightaway advantage by the time the checkered flag flew.

In his wake, the battle was heated for position with Martens and Cranston dicing for second through traffic. Then, after climbing from sixth on the tenth round, Ray Seemann entered the mix for runner-up honors as well.

DCRP Sprint Car Nationals champion Martens prevailed in the battle for second in Blurton's wake with Cranston rallying back around Seemann to take the show position. Taylor Velasquez rounded out the top five behind Seemann while Steven Richardson secured the DCRP Sprint Car championship by crossing the stripe in eighth.

In the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature, Ponca City, OK, native Brendon Gemmill charged into the lead on the high side from the eighth original starting position in just three laps and went on to capture his third DCRP win of the year.

Gemmill opened up a near straightaway advantage by the time caution flew after six laps and then gradually re-established that same lead only to have one final caution fly with two laps remaining.

The former track champion was unphased by the late caution, fending off Jesse Smith and Brandon Conkwright to secure the win. Rolla's Nick Link put the finishing touches on his second track championship in three years by finishing fourth with Trent Gray rounding out the top five.

Ellis native Dakota Sproul battled into the lead on the ninth round of the 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature and then denied Mike Roach over the closing rounds to score his first DCRP win of the season.

Sproul worked his way past early pacesetter Mike Lunow and then survived some late traffic to hold off Roach for victory honors. Lunow settled for third with Troy Bynum in fourth while Jeff Kaup rounded out the top five to finish off his fifth track championship in six years.

After scoring his first career win just two months ago, Syracuse's Chris Oliver celebrated his sixth wedding anniversary by adding his second triumph of the year in the 15-lap IMCA Stock Car feature.

Oliver raced from third into the lead on the opening round but had his hands full throughout. First, it was Gregg Schell that pestered him for the lead and then Troy Burkhart tried to work the top side of the track in the final laps to snare the win. Oliver held steady and survived the side-by-side duel for the win with Schell edging past Burkhart at the stripe for runner-up honors. Meanwhile, Dusty Witthuhn claimed the track championship with a fourth-place finish as Shannon Maughlin rounded out the top five.

Hays' Tathan Burkhart finished off the IMCA Hobby Stock season with a dramatic last-lap move around Duane Wahrman through traffic to snare his third win of the year atop DCRP clay.

After dodging a pair of early skirmishes, Wahrman bolted into the lead on the second circuit of the 15-lapper and was well on his way to a fifth win of the season until encountering several lapped cars in the closing laps. Burkhart closed in from a handful of car-lengths back and rallied by on the high side of turns three and four to take the checkered flag by a nose with Wahrman settling for second.

Reagan Sellard bounced back from an early spin to capture third, finishing off his second track championship in as many years. Dany Schulte was fourth with Tom Reed rounding out the top five.

While the championship points season has concluded at Dodge City Raceway Park, there is more action to come with the BMI Racing Products Dodge City 200 Enduro next Saturday night, September 22, and then the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on Saturday, October 20.

DCRP Championship Chases to the Critical Stage on Saturday!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (August 20, 2018) – It's getting down to the nitty gritty at Dodge City Raceway Park.And Saturday's championship chase tilt is critical in points chases for each of the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.Saturday's racing action goes green at 7:30 p.m.Only two more nights of championship chase action remain after Saturday's event including the Saturday, September 1, Labor Day Weekend special and then the Sixth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event on September 15.And that means that Saturday's card is pivotal in the final outcome. Those eyeing a late-season run for the championship or advancement among the top ten will have to get that started his Saturday night.At least three title chases are likely to come down to the final checkered flag of the season with no battle tighter than the one in the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car ranks.After jumping out to the lead in the 2018 season opener and holding serve throughout, Dodge City's Brian Herbert has watched his lead dwindle to just two points over Liberal's Steven Richardson going into Saturday's card.While just two points separate Herbert and Richardson, Liberal's Koby Walters and two-time and reigning track champion Taylor Velasquez remain well within striking distance as well with only 36 points separating the top four. Another 49 points back, only three points separates the trio of Jordan Knight, Tyler Knight and Ray Seemann in the battle for position.Other championship battles that will likely come down to the very end are in the IMCA Stock Car and IMCA Modified ranks. Dusty Witthuhn is just 23 points ahead of Chris Oliver in the IMCA Stock Car chase with Rolla's Nick Link only 31 points ahead of Kevin Gray as he pursues a second track title in three years.Gunning for a second consecutive IMCA Hobby Stock title, Bucklin's Reagan Sellard has opened up a 79-point advantage over Brett Copeland while Woodward's Jeff Kaup has built up a comfortable 163 point lead over Bart Baker in his quest for a fifth IMCA Sport Modified track championship in the last six years.General admission for Saturday's championship chase action at DCRP is just $15 with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations. Contact the Holiday Inn Express at 620-225-1000.In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action. The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

While the two-time and defending track champ denied a late charge from Steven Richardson, Clay Sellard picked off his third consecutive IMCA Modified feature win as he denied Brendon Gemmill's "Back-to-the Front Challenge" that came up two spots short in third, Mike Roach ruled the IMCA Sport Modifieds, Dusty Witthuhn took IMCA Stock Car honors and Lyle Russell captured his first career feature win in the IMCA Hobby Stock feature.

In the 20-lap DCRP Sprint Car feature, Turpin, Oklahoma's Taylor Velasquez gunned into the lead at the outset and led throughout to post his second win of the year.

"With this wind, it was really tricky at both ends," Velasquez said in victory lane. "We were tight to begin with, but you just have to adjust."

After Velasquez outgunned fellow front row starter Cody Lampe at the drop of the green, Ray Seemann quickly took over second until J.D. Johnson battled past by the fifth round. With Velasquez setting the pace, Steven Richardson made his way to third by the midway point and battled past Johnson for second by the 13th lap.

Working the top side of the track, Richardson closed in for a while before Velasquez stabilized the lead at ten car-lengths with two laps to go. But a Velasquez bobble in turns one and two gave Richardson one last run. Richardson closed to Velasquez' tailtank going into turn three but couldn't quite stick the top exit of turn four, allowing Velasquez to take the checkered flag by a pair of car-lengths.

Velasquez and Richardson were chased to the stripe by Johnson with Seemann and Jordan Knight rounding out the top five. Zach Blurton was sixth with Kris Moore, Lampe, Jeremy Huish and Tyler Knight completing the top ten.

In the 25-lap IMCA Modified feature, Bucklin's Clay Sellard raced into the lead on the eighth round en route to his third consecutive triumph atop the 3/8-mile clay oval.

But, as Sellard raced to another win, all eyes were on Brendon Gemmill throughout the race as a win from the 20th position for the No. g3 entry would have resulted in a lucky fan winning a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu courtesy of the Lewis Automotive Group "Back-to-Front Challenge".

While Sellard raced past William Nusser for the point on the eighth circuit, Gemmill was working forward from ten rows deep and had cracked the top ten by the eighth round.

Gemmill continued to methodically work his way forward in the non-stop affair, finally making his way into third by the 16th lap. But with Nick Lank and nearly a straightaway separating Gemmill from race leader Sellard, nine more caution-free laps proved to be too much to overcome.

Sellard beat Link to the line with Gemmill settling for show honors. Trenton Gunn crossed the stripe fourth with Jesse Richter rounding out the top five.

In the 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature, Woodward, Oklahoma's Mike Roach burst into the lead on the second round and dominated throughout for his first DCRP score of the year.

While Roach was in his own zip code out front, the battle in his wake was frantic with Brandon Kenney ultimately emerging from the multi-car scrum on the white flag lap to secure runner-up honors. Reigning track champ Jeff Kaup climbed to third with Brian May and Mike Appel rounding out the top five.

In the 12-lap IMCA Stock Car main event, Dusty Witthuhn snared the lead on the second round and led the rest of the way for his first DCRP score since July of 2015.

Witthuhn raced to the stripe with Ondre Rexford and Gregg Schell joining him on the podium.

The 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stocks came down to the final lap with Hays' Lyle Russell scoring his first career feature win just ahead of Duane Wahrman and Reagan Sellard.

Russell took command on the second round and kept Wahrman at bay until the 11th round. As Wahrman raced into the lead, Sellard joined in on the lead battle with Wahrman and Russell taking the white flag in side-by-side fashion.

Russell edged ahead in the final pair of corners to take the win ahead of Wahrman by half a car-length with Sellard another half car-length back in third. Matt O'Hair and Brooke Russell rounded out the top five.

Action resumes at Dodge City Raceway Park with on Saturday night, August 18, with the Fifth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem event that also includes IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (July 23, 2018) – Among the most anticipated racing nights of the year at Dodge City Raceway Park is in store with a special Friday night card this week featuring the annual Lewis Automotive "Driver's Appreciation Night".The Friday night special at the state-of-the-art 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas features a full card of championship chase racing action including Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks with the green flag flying at 7:30 p.m.And not only do the drivers get in on the pageantry this year, as the fans receive a number of giveaways over the course of the evening as well. Last year's Driver's Appreciation Night attracted in excess of 5,000 people as drivers were awarded a number of tickets to distribute to family, friends and sponsors. An even bigger turnout is expected this year.Once again, a $500 bonus is up for grabs for one of the six drivers that has the most tickets redeemed at the front gate.Tickets that are returned to the front gate on Friday night will make those drivers eligible for all variety of product prizes including the grand prize Hinchman Racing Suit along with additional prizes supplied by Precise Racing Products, BMI, Simpson and more that will be drawn for. Only drivers that have competed in at least 80% of this year's DCRP events will be eligible for the grand prize while all drivers taking part will walk away with something in hand.Additionally, the six drivers that have the most tickets turned in at the front gate by 8:15 p.m. will be eligible for a cash drawing of $500. Leading the way into Friday's tilt atop the 3/8-mile clay oval are Brian Herbert, Nick Link, Jeff Kaup, Shannon Maughlin and Reagan Sellard.Kaup is gunning for a fifth IMCA Sport Modified track championship in the last six years, Sellard is trying to make it two IMCA Hobby Stock titles in a row and Link is trying for a second IMCA Modified championship in three years.Just four nights of championship chase action remain after Friday's "Driver Appreciation Night" including a pair of events in August and a pair of events in September followed up the inaugural BMI Racing Products Dodge City 200 Enduro on September 22 and then the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on October 20.While a large number of free tickets to Friday's card will be distributed by drivers, additional tickets to the "Driver Appreciation" night event will be available at the gate for just $15 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations. Contact the Holiday Inn Express at 620-225-1000.In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action. The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Clay Sellard Makes it Two in a Row at DCRP with Freddy McCoy, Chris Oliver & Reagan Sellard Scoring as Well!

While Clay Sellard reeled off his second consecutive IMCA Modified triumph and Reagan Sellard bested the IMCA Hobby Stocks, Freddy McCoy notched his first DCRP win by topping the IMCA Sport Modifieds with Chris Oliver snaring a first career win in IMCA Stock Car action.

In the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature, Bucklin's Clay Sellard worked his way forward from the eighth starting position to battle past Chad Taylor for the lead by the eighth round. Once out front, Sellard distanced himself from the field aboard the No. 85c entry by opening up a near half-lap advantage.

Mike Lunow battled past Taylor for second on the 17th lap but couldn't cut the gap down to less a straightaway by the time the checkered flag flew. Jack Kirchoff slipped by Taylor for third at the stripe with Taylor settling for fourth as Brandon Conkwright broke into the top five in the final rounds.

In the 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature, Woodward, Oklahoma's Freddy McCoy gunned into the lead at the outset then fought off multi-time track champion and fellow Woodwardian Jeff Kaup to post his first Dodge City win.

While McCoy set the pace, Kaup worked forward from the eighth starting position and ultimately made his way past Kyle Wiens for second on the 15th round. Kaup immediately went to work on McCoy for the point but the latter was up to the task.

Kaup settled for second at the stripe with Wiens, Matthew Crowell and Daylon Bergeron rounding out the top five.

The IMCA Stock Cars offered up a first-time winner as well with Chris Oliver taking top honors in the 20-lap feature. And the Syracuse, KS, racer earned it too, fending off the heated challenges of Gregg Schell and Michael Pepper much of the way.

After starting fifth, Oliver worked his way into the lead past Troy Smith by the fourth round and then fought off Schell and Pepper over the remaining rounds. Pepper battled past Schell for second on the 17th round only to relinquish the position on the white flag lap. Schell made one last corner bid with a friendly tap but Oliver never wavered.

Schell took runner-up honors behind Oliver with Pepper, Tyler Walker and Les Mertens rounding out the top five.

In the 20-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature, Bucklin's Reagan Sellard battled into the lead by the second round and led the rest of the way for his second triumph of the season.

The victory didn't come with ease though, as a caution with six laps to go put Cody Ghumm on his rear bumper. And Ghumm pressured Sellard over the final rounds, but to no avail as Sellard held steady for the win.

Ghumm claimed the runner-up position behind Sellard at the line with Joshua Reece, Mike Davis and Chad Kelley rounding out the top five.

Action resumes at Dodge City Raceway Park with on Friday night, July 27, with the popular Driver's Appreciation Night that features all five divisions of championship chase action including Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (July 5, 2018) – Reaching the halfway point of 2018 with last Saturday night's Mid-Season Championships, a pair of events at Dodge City Raceway Park are on tap for the upcoming month of July.The 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas fires back into action next Saturday night, July 14, with another round of championship chase action. The second and final event of the month takes place on Friday night, July 27, with the popular Driver's Appreciation Night.The July 14 card will feature title chase action for the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks with the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars getting a night off.All five championship chase divisions including the DCRP Sprint Cars, Modifieds, Sport Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks will be in action on the Friday, July 27, card.Tickets for the July 14 event are just $15 with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult while the racers at DCRP will distribute numerous free grandstand tickets for the July 27 Driver Appreciation Night.At the midway point, it's Brian Herbert, Nick Link, Jeff Kaup, Shannon Maughlin and Reagan Sellard leading their respective point chases.Dodge City's Herbert holds a 27-point lead over Mid-Season Championship winner Koby Walters in the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car ranks while 2016 track champ Link of Rolla is just 13 points ahead of Kevin Gray in the IMCA Modified chase.Gunning for a fifth title in six years, Woodward, Oklahoma's Kaup holds an 86-point edge over Brian May in IMCA Sport Modifieds with Maughlin just 16 points ahead of Dusty Witthuhn in the IMCA Stock Car chase and defending champ Reagan Sellard of Bucklin out to a 25-point lead over Dan Rogers in the IMCA Hobby Stocks.Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites official internet site is located at www.hiexpress.com/DodgeCity/HIExpress. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations.In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action. The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

While Walters became the sixth different winner of the season in as many DCRP Sprint Car events, other Mid-Season Championship event winners included Clay Sellard in IMCA Modifieds, Clay Sellard in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Angel Munoz in IMCA Stock Cars and Tathan Burkhart in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

In the 20-lap Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature, Walters took command on the eighth round en route to his first Dodge City Raceway Park since April of 2016.

"We've been working on this car a lot and we finally got it dialed in pretty well," Walters said of the Walters Irrigation No. 33 entry.While Walters gridded the feature fourth, Ray Seemann outdueled pole starter Steven Richardson for the point on the opening lap and paced the initial seven rounds until Walters raced by for the lead on the eighth circuit.

Walters had the field covered the rest of the way with Seemann fending off Richardson for runner-up honors. Richardson filled out the podium in third with Zach Blurton and Jordan Knight rounding out the top five.

The IMCA Modifieds offered up another first-time winner on the season with Bucklin's Clay Sellard surviving a late charge from Brendon Gemmill to become the fourth different winner of the season in as many events.

Sellard needed just seven laps to rally from the tenth position and around Jessie Hoskins for the lead in the 20-lap main event. He slipped away for a while, but Gemmill was on the charge after being collected in an opening-lap skirmish.

Gemmill climbed back into second by the 12th round and was within striking distance over the final circuits. A lapped car as the white flag flew worked to Sellard's advantage with Gemmill settling for runner-up honors. Hoskins crossed the stripe third with Mike Petersilie and Troy Gemmill rounding out the top five.

Cordell, Oklahoma's Robert Elliott raced to his second IMCA Sport Modified win of the season at DCRP after taking the lead away from Garrett Donley on the sixth round and then leading the rest of the way in the 20-lapper.

With Elliott leading the way, Brandon Kenney battled past Jeff Kaup by the time a caution flew after 12 rounds. Kenney briefly pressed Elliott for the point before Elliott slipped away in the No. 09 to secure the win. Kenney settled for second with Kaup, Dakota Sproul and Freddy McCoy rounding out the top five.

Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz became the first three-time winner of the season at Dodge City Raceway Park by fending off Troy Burkhart to take top honors in the 15-lap IMCA Stock Car feature.

Munoz gridded the feature ninth and waded through three and four-wide traffic to take command by the fifth lap. Burkhart charged into second after a lap nine caution and turned on the heat on Munoz to see which one would become the first three-time winner of the year.Burkhart edged ahead briefly on the 10th lap only to have Munoz counter and recapture the point for keeps. Munoz raced to the stripe ahead of Burkhart with Chris Oliver, Dusty Witthuhn and Greg Schell rounding out the top five.

Hays' shoe Tathan Burkhart picked off his first DCRP win by topping the 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature.Burkhart battled past Brett Copeland on the sixth round and led the rest of the way to take the win ahead of Brooke Russell, Reagan Sellard, Duane Wahrman and Copeland.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (June 28, 2018) – The Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Car series will bring the curtain down on the 2018 Dodge City Raceway Park season in October. And that means that the time is now to secure your tickets for the "Boot Hill Showdown" that is slated for Saturday night, October 20, atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas.Tickets for the highly-anticipated event that brings the greatest Sprint Car drivers in the world to Dodge City Raceway Park are available at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?agency=WRG_B2B01&pid=8584156.General Admission tickets are just $40 for adults with children's tickets just $20 when accompanied by an adult. Reserved seating is available for $45.This October's World of Outlaws "Boot Hill Showdown" marks the first series appearance atop the racy 3/8-mile clay oval since July of 2015 when Memphis-area shoe Jason Sides and North Dakota's Donny Schatz split victory honors.Sides' triumph proved as redemption for getting nipped at the line by Schatz two years earlier while Schatz' victory marked his second win in the last five World of Outlaws events at DCRP for the now eight-time and reigning series champion.While Sides and Schatz are the most recent series winners at DCRP, it's Oklahoma native and 2013 WoO champion Daryn Pittman that has enjoyed the most success in recent years with three triumphs in the most recent five events including a two-night sweep of the 2014 "Boot Hill Showdown".Ten different drivers have reached DCRP victory lane in 21 World of Outlaws feature events dating back to 2004 with Joey Saldana atop the overall win charts with three triumphs. Saldana's most recent "Boot Hill Showdown" triumph occurred on June 14, 2010.Gunning for a tenth World of Outlaws Sprint Car championship, Schatz currently sits atop the point charts with 11 triumphs already. Schatz' advantage over California native Brad Sweet is just 84 points with Connecticut's David Gravel currently in third.Past World of Outlaws "Boot Hill Showdown" winners at Dodge City Raceway Park:7/4/15 – Donny Schatz7/3/15 – Jason Sides7/5/14 – Daryn Pittman7/4/14 – Daryn Pittman7/6/13 – Daryn Pittman7/5/13 – Donny Schatz6/23/12 – Kraig Kinser6/22/12 – Steve Kinser7/2/11 – Jason Sides7/1/11 – Craig Dollansky6/14/10 – Joey Saldana6/12/10 – Sammy Swindell6/13/09 – Joey Saldana6/12/09 – Joey Saldana6/21/08 – Donny Schatz6/20/08 – Joey Saldana6/23/07 – Daryn Pittman6/22/07 – Jason Meyers7/1/06 – Joey Saldana10/8/05 – Danny Lasoski6/22/04 – Steve KinserJoining in on "Boot Hill Showdown" action at DCRP will be the IMCA Hobby Stocks and IMCA Stock Cars with racing action getting under way at 7:00 p.m.Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites official internet site is located at www.hiexpress.com/DodgeCity/HIExpress. Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations.In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action. The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Martens took the lead away from Brian Herbert and then kept Chad Koch at bay before escaping a last-lap slider from Jake Bubak to pocket $4,040 that included $1,040 in lap money along with the posted $3,000 winner's share.

After heat race and qualifying race action for the 34-car Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars vs. United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS), Brian Herbert and Koby Walters led the way to the green flag as Martens gridded the feature field in third.

Herbert gunned into the lead at the outset and paced the early rounds ahead of Walters and Martens, with Martens making his way into second soon after the first of just two cautions flew after nine laps for Lonnie Cox in turn two with the final caution flying four laps later.

With Martens pressuring Herbert for the point, Chad Koch and Zach Blurton began dicing for position just behind them. Martens finally made his way into the lead on the 19th round with Koch following suit by racing into second on the same lap with a surging Luke Cranston taking over third from his 15th starting position on the 20th round.

The stage was set for a dicey final ten laps with Martens, Koch, Cranston and Jake Bubak all in the mix for the win. With Koch making several runs at Martens exiting turn four, Bubak battled past Cranston for third on the 27th lap and started sizing up the leaders.

With the white flag in the air, Bubak dove into turn one and slid past both Koch and then Martens to briefly take the lead. But as Martens drove off turn two, contact between the two cars sent Bubak looping into the infield.

"I have to apologize to Jake Bubak, he slid us and I turned down," Martens said in victory lane. "But I can guarantee any one of the guys on the straightaway right now (the top three) would have done the exact same thing for $3,000 to win."

Koch of Wichita Falls, TX, was a close second with Ness City, KS, native Cranston rounding out the podium in third. After winning the "B" Main, Jason Martin charged through the field to capture a fourth-place finish with Zach Blurton rounding out the top five.

Woodward, Oklahoma's Jeff Kaup cashed in on Freddy McCoy's misfortune to post his second IMCA Sport Modified win of the year at DCRP.

With Kaup gridding the feature field ninth, McCoy gunned into the lead from the front row outside and distanced himself from the field. Kaup worked his way through traffic and finally made his way to second by the eighth round of the 15-lapper but trailed McCoy by nearly a full straightaway.

McCoy's lead was erased when a caution flew after 11 laps, with Kaup assuming the point when McCoy exited the track with mechanical woes.

Kaup raced on to the stripe ahead of Kaleb Roach with Bart Baker, Brian May and Adam Stenzel rounding out the top five.

In the IMCA Stock Cars ranks, Angel Munoz raced through the field to become the first repeat winner of the season in the 15-lapper.

While Munoz raced from ninth, Chris Oliver set the pace for a dozen laps until Munoz rallied by on the top side en route to victory lane. Michael Pepper raced into second with Oliver settling for third. Greg Schell and Dusty Witthuhn rounded out the top five.

It wasn't without a threat for the point though, as Luke Cranston closed in past the halfway point and was challenging before getting into the turn two wall. Richardson led the rest of the way to best the 36-car field that will vie for a $3,000 winner's share on Saturday night.

“We've been running here a few years now, it feel great to finally get the dub," Richardson said in victory lane. "I can't wait for tomorrow night."

While Richardson enjoyed victory lane, Troy Burkhart bagged his second DCRP win of the season by topping the 15-lap IMCA Stock Car main event.

Fairview, Oklahoma's Jake Martens led the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars vs. United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) feature field to the green flag from the pole position but it was outside starter Richardson gunning into the lead at the outset. Richardson slipped away early on, leaving Martens and Ray Seemann to dice for second until Cranston battled past for second on the seventh round.

With Richardson reaching the tail of the field at the midway point, Cranston began to close the gap. By the 12th round, Cranston was pressuring the leader and looked to the outside of turns one and two on the 14th lap only to jump Richardson's right rear tire and get into the wall. The incident brought Cranston's night to an early end.

When action resumed, Richardson was able to distance himself from the field aboard the Myers-powered Poor Boy Kustomz/Richardson Trucking No. 0 J&J as Martens and Seemann traded sliders for second, ultimately taking the checkered flag comfortably ahead of the pack dicing for position in his wake.

"The track was great tonight," Richardson said. "With this heat and wind, Tommie (Estes) did a great job. It was fast right around the top and it looked like some guys were working the bottom pretty well too."

Behind him, Seeman finally prevailed with the runner-up position while Colorado's Jake Bubak rallied from the 12th starting position to crack the podium on the final lap. Liberal native turned Lincoln, NE, resident Jason Martin raced from 13th into fourth as Martens fell to fifth on the final round.

Seemann, Walters, Todd Plemons, Bruce, Jr., and Richardson topped heat race action with Wichita Falls' Chad Koch and Blurton winning the "B" Mains. Colorado's Dave Wechsler went for a wild ride in turn three on the opening circuit of the night's first heat race. Wechsler escaped injury but was done for the night.

In the 15-lap IMCA Stock Car feature, Hays' Troy Burkhart raced from the ninth starting position to capture his second DCRP score of the year.

Burkhart needed just a half dozen laps to take command on the high side after Larry Baird paced the opening handful of rounds. It wasn't over though, as Will Bauer moved in to the pressure for the lead. And, after sitting 11th following a second lap caution, Angel Munoz worked his way up to third by the 12th circuit and found new life when a caution flew with just two laps remaining.

Munoz quickly disposed of Bauer for second on the restart and pressured Burkhart but to no avail. Munoz settled for runner-up honors with Michael Pepper, Chris Oliver and Shannon Maughlin rounding out the top five.

The Second Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals concludes with Saturday night's $3,000-to-win championship finale. IMCA Sport Modifieds and IMCA Stock Cars will be in action as well with the green flag flying at 7:30 p.m.

The state-of-the-art 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval in southwest Kansas hosts the Second Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals this Friday and Saturday, June 15-16.

A cast of top contenders from throughout will descend upon the showdown town of Dodge City to battle it out for their share of a hefty 305-ci Sprint Car purse, with the largest cut of at least $3,000 going to Saturday night's feature winner. The winner's loot could total as much as $4,500 with lap money in play as well.

Fort Worth's Kevin Ramey is the reigning DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals champion after emerging atop a battle with Nebraska's Trevor Grossenbacher and Colorado's Jake Bubak to win the inaugural version of the event last year after DCRP shoe Tyler Knight topped the Friday night prelim.

With a number of invaders from surrounding states and beyond expected for the weekend, Dodge City's own Brian Herbert holds a 40-point lead over two-time and defending track champion Taylor Velasquez in the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car points chase while Fairview, Oklahoma's Jake Martens is out to the early lead in United Rebel Sprint Series points.

The DCRP Sprint Cars have offered up three winners in as many rounds of action thus far in 2018 including opening night winner Brian Herbert, past track champion Brian Herbert and Velasquez in a May 26 clash with the United Rebel Sprint Series. While Velasquez topped what was also the season opener for URSS, Liberal, KS, native Jason Martin has also scored a URSS win this season.

The Vitals:

What: The Second Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals. DCRP Sprint Cars versus United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) will be in action on both Friday and Saturday night with IMCA Stock Cars in action as well both nights. The IMCA Sport Modifieds round out the Saturday card.

When: This Friday and Saturday, June 15 and June 16. Friday's racing gets under way at 8:00 p.m. with Saturday's action going green at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south.

The Format: A full card awaits fans and competitors alike on both night. Pill draw will determine heat race lineups on both nights.

Friday's action will feature heat races, "B" Mains and an "A" Main.

Starting over with a clean slate on Saturday night, heat races and then qualifiers for the top 40 in heat race passing points will set the grid for "C" Mains (if needed), "B" Mains and the championship "A" Main. Any driver not competing in the Friday program can start no better than 11th in the Saturday main event.

The Payout: Friday's feature offers up $500-to-win and $125-to-start. Non-qualifiers will pocket $100.

The Lap Sponsors: In addition to an already hefty payout, another $3,000 in lap money will be distributed in Saturday night's 30-lap championship feature. Each lap will be worth $100 with the leader collecting $50, second-place picking up $30 and third-place earning $20.

Only a few laps remain unclaimed. To secure your lap, contact Lonnie Wheatley at lonniewheatley@gmail.com or Tommie Estes at 620-225-3277 before they're gone.

Lap 1 – Chris Archer

Lap 2 – Bad Habit Sports Bar & Grill

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Lap 4 – T L H

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Lap 7 – Precise Racing

Lap 8 – Triple 8 Trucking

Lap 9 – Hilker Trucking

Lap 10 – Go Dirt

Lap 11 – Hilker Trucking

Lap 12 – Branded BBQ

Lap 13 – Easton Lewis

Lap 14 – Martens Machine Shop

Lap 15 – Scott's Auto Shop

Lap 16 – Precise Racing

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Lap 18 – Triple 8 Trucking

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Lap 22 – Salem's Custom Awards and Memories

Lap 23 – Precise Racing

Lap 24 – Lutz BBQ

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Lap 26 – Martens Machine Shop

Lap 27 – Joy Chiropractic

Lap 28 – Adams Roofing LLC

Lap 29 – Precise Racing

Lap 30 – BMI

The Regulations: Standard Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car rules will be in effect for the Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP Sprint Car Nationals, with the following items to be noted:

---Right rear tire may be either the Hoosier Racesaver or Hoosier 105x16.0-15 Medium or 105x18.0-15 Hard. Any tire is allowed on the other three corners.

---Top wing (maximum 5x5) must be totally flat to run a wicker bill up to two inches. No wicker bills permitted on dished wings. Sideboards on the top wing must be 90 degrees square to center foil. The leading edge of the nose wing can be no further forward than 20 inches of the leading edge of the front axle.

---Cockpit adjustable weight jacks, shocks or wings will not be permitted. Titanium brakes are okay.

Last Year's Finish: The inaugural edition of the DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals was a dramatic one with a hard-fought battle to the checkered flag. The finish was as follows:

The Tickets & Pit Passes: Tickets to the Second Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals are $15 for adults on Friday, June 15, and then $20 for adults on Saturday, June, 16, with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30 each night.

The Entry Fee: No entry fee.

The Accommodations: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dodge City located at 201 4th Avenue is the official lodging partner of Dodge City Raceway Park. The Holiday Inn Express & Suites official internet site is located at www.hiexpress.com/DodgeCity/HIExpress.

Race fans staying at the Holiday Inn & Suites Dodge City will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit when making reservations.

In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action.

The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Lubbock Wrecker Service has over 50 years of collective experience providing heavy duty, medium duty, and light vehicle towing. Their licensed, bonded, insured drivers are true professionals to handle all your towing needs, no matter the size. Whether you need a vehicle towed just for removal, or if you need an emergency wrecker, Lubbock Wrecker Service has two locations to serve you. More information regarding Lubbock Wrecker Service is available at www.lubbockwrecker.com or by calling 806-748-1044 or 325-573-6300.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (June 4, 2018) – Looking for a way to be a part of the highly-anticipated upcoming Second Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals?Your chance is here now as lap sponsorships are available for the June 15-16 event at Dodge City Raceway Park that is expected to draw a stout field of cars from throughout the state of Kansas and surrounding states such as Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Colorado and more. The event pits the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars versus the United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS) along with numerous invaders.Each circuit of the Saturday night, June 16, 30-lap championship feature event is available to lap sponsors for just $100 per lap with that lap leader earning an extra $50 with another $30 going to the second place runner and $20 going to the third-place driver.If all laps are claimed, it will add another $3,000 to a hefty payout that already includes a $3,000 winner's share with a minimum of $600 to start the Saturday feature.To claim your lap, simply contact Lonnie Wheatley at lonniewheatley@gmail.com or Tommie Estes, Jr., at 620-225-3277.The IMCA Stock Cars will join in on both nights of Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals action with the IMCA Sport Modifieds on the Saturday, June 16, card as well.Standard Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car rules will be in effect for the Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP Sprint Car Nationals, with the following items to be noted:---Right rear tire may be either the Hoosier Racesaver or Hoosier 105x16.0-15 Medium or 105x18.0-15 Hard. Any tire is allowed on the other three corners.---Top wing (maximum 5x5) must be totally flat to run a wicker bill up to two inches. No wicker bills permitted on dished wings. Sideboards on the top wing must be 90 degrees square to center foil. The leading edge of the nose wing can be no further forward than 20 inches of the leading edge of the front axle.---Cockpit adjustable weight jacks, shocks or wings will not be permitted. Titanium brakes are okay.In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action.The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Lubbock Wrecker Service has over 50 years of collective experience providing heavy duty, medium duty, and light vehicle towing. Their licensed, bonded, insured drivers are true professionals to handle all your towing needs, no matter the size. Whether you need a vehicle towed just for removal, or if you need an emergency wrecker, Lubbock Wrecker Service has two locations to serve you. More information regarding Lubbock Wrecker Service is available at www.lubbockwrecker.com or by calling 806-748-1044 or 325-573-6300.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

While the two-time and defending track champion posted his first win of the year, other Saturday night winners included Nick Link in IMCA Modifieds, Daylon Bergeron in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Shannon Maughlin in IMCA Stock Cars and Reagan Sellard in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Velasquez put the Bearcat Oil Services/Fronk Oil Co. No. 21x out front at the outset from the pole position and capitalized on a lap 20 caution that negated a Jake Martens pass for the lead to secure the win.

Given a reprieve, Velasquez burst out to a lead of several car-lengths as the race restarted, but Martens closed back in and tried to slip under in the final pair of corners only to fall two car-lengths short at the stripe.

"This week has been blood, sweat and tears," the Turpin, OK, racer explained. "I wasn't really sure how I'd feel tonight. Getting through the heat race was the most important part of the night, after that I got a lot more comfortable in the car."

Gunning into the lead at the drop of the green flag, Velasquez gradually slipped away from opening night winner Brian Herbert and Martens in the early going. Martens made his way past Herbert for second on the 15th round and erased Velasquez' advantage in short order then raced into the lead on the low side only to have the race's only caution appear to put Velasquez back out front.

Velasquez took full advantage by going on to become the third different winner in as many rounds of DCRP Sprint Car competition in what was also the season opening event for the United Rebel Sprint Series.

Martens settled for second with Herbert claiming the show position. Zach Blurton crossed the stripe fourth with Tyler Knight rounding out the top five.

The 20-lap IMCA Modified main event featured a Link battle between the father-and-son duo of Tracy and Nick Link much of the way before the younger driver took command at the midway point and raced on to his first career DCRP win.

Tracy Link gunned into the early lead from the pole position with 2016 track champion Nick Link making his way to second by the fifth round and soon challenging for the point. Nick Link took command at the midway point and opened up a half straightaway advantage over the field as the laps clicked off.

Defending track champion Clay Sellard worked his way up to second with a handful of laps remaining but was unable to close the gap as Nick Link raced to the checkered flag. Sellard settled for second with Ryan Heger capturing third. Mike Lunow was fourth with Jack Kirchoff rounding out the top five.

Woodward's Daylon Bergeron foiled Alex Wiens' bid for a first DCRP win with a last-lap pass to take the checkered flag in the 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature.

With Bergeron moving forward from seventh, Wiens battled past Joey Maupin for the point on the third round and paced the field over the ensuing rounds.

Bart Baker closed the gap on Wiens as traffic came into play over the closing circuits while Bergeron made his way up to fourth by the eighth round and then third on the 15th lap. Slicing through traffic, Bergeron took second away from Baker on the 18th lap and then slipped by Wiens on the low side after the white flag flew.

Wiens settled for runner-up honors behind Bergeron with Baker in third. Jarett Lunow was fourth with Dustin Donley rounding out the top five.

Dighton's Shannon Maughlin made a long-awaited return to victory lane by leading the final half of the 15-lap IMCA Stock Car feature for his first DCRP score since the 2013 season opener.

While Maughlin worked his way forward from sixth, Chris Oliver held off Gregg Schell for the point for a handful of laps before Schell took command in the spirited multi-car battle for the lead. Maughlin followed Schell past Oliver for second on the sixth lap and then battled into the lead two laps later.

Maughlin led the rest of the way to take the win ahead of Dusty Witthuhn with Schell, Tyler Scruggs and Will Bauer filling out the top five.

Bucklin's Reagan Sellard battled past Dan Rogers for the lead midway through the 12-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature en route to topping his first DCRP feature of the season.

Rogers broke into the lead on the opening lap from the third starting position with Sellard making his way into second by the third lap. The race was on from there, with Sellard battling has way past Rogers just past the midway point.

Sellard paced the field the rest of the way ahead of Rogers with Brett Copeland, Chad Kelley and Mike Davis rounding out the top five.

Action resumes at Dodge City Raceway Park with on Friday night, June 8, with the Inaugural United States Modified Touring Series event atop the 3/8-mile DCRP clay oval along with IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. – Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a monumental weekend for auto racing in America.This weekend will be no exception at Dodge City Raceway Park, as the United Rebel Sprint Series makes its first appearance of the season atop the 3/8-mile clay oval, engaging in battle with the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars.Along with the URSS vs. DCRP Sprint Car Clash, a full slate of championship chase action for IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks will be featured as well with racing action going green at 7:30 p.m.Saturday's card will also mark the final opportunity at Dodge City Raceway Park for the Sprint Car ranks to get dialed in for the $3,000-to-win Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals on June 15-16.Dodge City's Brian Herbert leads the way into Saturday's third round of DCRP Sprint Car action after winning the season opener on May 5 and then posting a runner-up finish in last weekend's card.After leading much of the way in the opener before Tyler Knight took command in the late going, Herbert capitalized when the left front tire sailed off Knight's mount to take the win. Herbert then led 16 of 20 rounds on Saturday night before Ness City's Luke Cranston took advantage of traffic to snare the win.In the DCRP Sprint Car points race, Herbert carries a 13-point advantage into Saturday's action over J.D. Johnson. Johnson has posted third-place finishes in the opening two events of the season. The balance of the early top five includes Jetmore's Ray Seemann, Cranston and Liberal's Steven Richardson.Saturday's event will be the first event of the year for the United Rebel Sprint Series after the scheduled opener fell victim to rain.Others leading the way in points going into Saturday's action include R.C. Whitwell in IMCA Modifieds, reigning track champion Jeff Kaup in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Ron Hartman in IMCA Stock Cars and Duane Wahrman in IMCA Hobby Stocks.After topping last year's season finale in the Hobby Stock ranks, Pratt's Wahrman goes into Saturday as the only driver to go two-for-two thus far at DCRP in 2018.Tickets for Saturday's URSS vs. DCRP Sprint Car Clash along with IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks are just $20 for adults while children 11 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on Saturday night, October 20.The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Following a caution with five laps to go in the DCRP Modified Stampede, Gemmill slipped under R.C. Whitwell on the 23rd round and held on to post his 14th IMCA Modified feature win at Dodge City Raceway Park since the 2012 season.

"I really don't know if I needed that caution or not, but it definitely played into our hands," the Ponca City, Oklahoma, native now residing in Wichita commented after the hard fought win aboard the Advocare/Yes Finance No. g3 entry.

Gemmill spent most of the 25-lapper chasing the duo of his father Troy Gemmill and Arizona's Whitwell as they swapped the point three times along the way in an entertaining battle.

Whitwell gunned into the lead from the pole position at the outset and paced the opening three rounds before Troy Gemmill raced into the lead while Brendon Gemmill needed just three laps to climb to third from his sixth starting position.

With Brendon Gemmill pursuing the lead pair, Whitwell closed back in on Troy Gemmill at the midway point and recaptured the lead on the 16th circuit with Brendon Gemmill relegating his father to third by the 18th lap.

After a lap 20 caution, Gemmill pressured Whitwell and pounced on the lead in turns three and four on the 23rd lap. Gemmill kept Whitwell at bay over the final pair of rounds with 12th-starter Clay Sellard making a late surge to third. Troy Gemmill settled for fourth with Tanner Black rounding out the top five from the 14th starting position.

Luke Cranston denied Brian Herbert a second consecutive Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car win by charging into the lead on the 17th round of the 20-lapper aboard the No. 49x entry.

"Sometimes being second in that situation can be an advantage, you can kinda lay back and set up your move," the Ness City, KS, native explained. "But then again, you don't know who might be coming up behind you."

After the initial start of the DCRP Sprint Car feature was negated, Herbert gunned into the lead from the front row outside of the feature as he vied for his second consecutive win after topping the May 5 season opener.

Meanwhile, Cranston needed just a handful of laps to climb into second from his seventh starting position and began rallying around the topside of the track to track down Herbert in the 20-lap affair that ran in nonstop fashion after the initial start was waved off.

Cranston began to challenge for the point just past the midway point and moved in several times as Herbert began to work traffic. Cranston finally found his opportunity, charging by on the high side of turn four upon the completion of the 17th round and raced on to the stripe.

"This one means a lot to us tonight, this one is for Mike Peters," Cranston said of the recently passed legendary racer from Wichita, KS, that previously drove the No. 49x.

Herbert settled for runner-up honors behind Cranston with J.D. Johnson filling out the podium in third for the second race in a row. Zach Blurton advanced a handful of positions to capture fourth with Ray Seemann rounding out the top five.

Two-time and reigning DCRP Sprint Car track champion Taylor Velasquez went for a wild ride going into turn one on the opening lap of the first heat race. Velasquez returned to start the feature but was an early exit.

In the 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature, Clinton, Oklahoma's Robert Elliott needed just five laps to charge from ninth en route to victory lane.

With Elliott working his way forward in short order, reigning track champion Jeff Kaup battled past Mike Appel for the lead on the second lap. Kaup's lead was short-lived however, as Elliott took command just three laps later.

Elliott raced on to his first DCRP score since July of 2016 while Kaup fended off Brandon Kenney for the balance of the race to earn runner-up honors. Kenney was third from the eighth starting slot with Brian May advancing ten positions from 14th to fourth and Eric Munoz rallying from 18th to round out the top five.

After starting ninth, Maddox became the third different leader of the race just past the midway point after Chris Oliver paced the initial seven rounds and then Dusty Witthuhn led until the 12th circuit.

Into the lead with eight laps to go, Maddox kept past track champion Pepper at bay over the closing rounds to secure the win. Pepper settled for runner-up honors with Angel Munoz rebounding from an early spin to snare the show position. Ron Hartman was fourth with Shannon Maughlin rounding out the top five.

Pratt's Duane Wahrman made it two IMCA Hobby Stock wins in a row to open the season by topping Saturday night's 12-lap feature.

Wahrman battled past Mike Davis on the third round then held off defending series champion Reagan Sellard, who closed to within a pair of car-lengths in the final rounds. Dan Rogers was third behind the lead duo with Brett Copeland and Chad Kelley rounding out the top five.

Action resumes at Dodge City Raceway Park next Saturday night, May 26, with a Memorial Day weekend special featuring the URSS vs. DCRP Sprint Cars along with IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. – The stampede is on!After getting pushed back by bad weather last month, the Sixth Annual Modified Stampede will hit the track at Dodge City Raceway Park this Saturday night, May 19.In addition to a $750-to-win IMCA Modified feature, Saturday night's action will also include a full card of championship chase action featuring the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMC Hobby Stocks with racing action going green at 7:30 p.m.Woodward, Oklahoma's Cole Traugott is the reigning Modified Stampede champion, racing to his second consecutive event win last year ahead of defending track champion Clay Sellard and Randy Wilson.While Traugott has a pair of Modified Stampede victories to his credit, other past event winners include David Murray (2015 and both nights in 2013) and Brendon Gemmill (2014).Traugott and Larned's William Nusser were the only drivers to post multiple Modified wins in ten total events last year.Ulysses' Kevin Gray bested the Modified ranks in the recent DCRP season opener on Saturday night, May 5, fending off a stout field of contenders that included Arizona's R.C. Whitwell, Joel Lane, Kale Beavers, Jack Kirchoff and 2016 track champion Nick Link among others to post his first win since the 2015 season.Other opening night winners jumping out to early point leads included Brian Herbert in the DCRP Sprint Cars, Jeff Kaup in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Troy Burkhart in IMCA Stock Cars and Duane Wahrman in IMCA Hobby Stocks.Tickets for Saturday's Sixth Annual Modified Stampede are just $15 for adults while children 11 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.The complete Sixth Annual Modified Stampede feature payout is as follows: 1st - $750, 2nd - $600, 3rd - $500, 4th - $450, 5th - $400, 6th - $350, 7th - $300, 8th - $275, 9th - $250, 10th - $225, 11th - $200, 12th - $190, 13th - $180, 14th - $170, 15th - $150, 16th - $150, 17th - $150, 18th - $150, 19th - $150, 20th - $150.In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on Saturday night, October 20.The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. – After leading much of the way before briefly losing the point in traffic, hometown shoe Brian Herbert cashed in on a late opportunity to win Saturday night's season-opening 20-lap Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval.

While Herbert scored his second season-opening win in the past three years, other opening night winners included Kevin Gray in IMCA Modifieds, Jeff Kaup in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Troy Burkhart in IMCA Stock Car action and Duane Wahrman in the IMCA Hobby Stocks as a total of 89 cars filled the pit area.

Herbert gridded the Sprint Car feature outside the third row and rallied into second behind Tyler Knight by the sixth round. Herbert went to work on Knight on the low side and put the Dodge City Concrete/Myers Racing Engines No. 97 entry in the lead by the sixth round.

Knight closed back in as traffic became a factor over the final rounds and slipped around Herbert to take command on the 16th round. The lead was short-lived however when his left front tire flew off the car going through turns three and four to bring out a final caution.

Herbert took off on the final restart to secure the win ahead of Ray Seemann with J.D. Johnson, two-time and defending track champion Taylor Velasquez and Tracey Hill rounding out the top five.

"I hated to see that happen to Tyler Knight. He got us there in traffic, I wasn't gonna get out of the groove and get freight-trained," Herbert said afterward. "I thought before the race that I could roll the top early to move forward. But I'm a bottom feeder so I got to the bottom as soon as I could."

In the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature, Ulysses' shoe Kevin Gray battled into the lead on the fifth circuit then held off Arizona's R.C. Whitwell over the closing rounds to post his first DCRP win since August of 2015.

Gray gridded the feature outside the front row, but it was pole starter Ryan Heger gunning into the lead at the drop of the green flag. Gray kept the heat on and raced back into the lead on the fifth lap.

While Gray slipped away, Whitwell worked his way into second just past the midway point and closed in to challenge over the final circuits. Whitwell poked his nose under Gray in turns three and four on the white flag lap and then took a shot on the high side on the final round, but Gray held steady to post the win.

Joel Lane filled out the podium behind Gray and Whitwell with Kale Beavers and Jack Kirchoff rounding out the top five.

Four-time and defending IMCA Sport Modified track champion Jeff Kaup opened things up in a familiar way by racing to victory lane in the 20-lap feature for his 17th DCRP score since the 2012 season.

The Woodward, OK, shoe fired off from the front row but fell to third behind Toby Witthuhn and Brian May at the outside. “I've never started on the front row here, so I didn't know what to do," Kaup said. "I completely botched both of those original starts."

Kaup took advantage of May to take over second on the ninth round and then pounced on Witthuhn for the point on a lap 13 restart. Kaup opened up his advantage to a half-straightaway by the time the checkered flag flew with Witthuhn, May, 16th-starter Daylon Bergeron and Bart Baker filling out the top five.

Recently back into the seat after a layoff of more than 15 years, Hays racer Troy Burkhart wired the field to take the win in the 20-lap IMCA Stock Car feature.

Burkhart raced into the lead at the outset from the pole position but had his hands full much of the way fending off Ulysses' Ron Hartman for the lead. Burkhart survived a final caution with just two laps to go to preserve the win ahead of Hartman with Shannon Maughlin, Dustin Witthuhn and Travis Baird rounding out the top five.

Pratt's Duane Wahrman picked up where he left off last season by winning the 20-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature.

Wahrman, who added his third win of the 2017 season in the season finale, led all 20 laps to take the victory. Defending track champion Reagan Sellard closed in midway through though and kept the pressure on the rest of the way.

Wahrman was up to the task, holding off Sellard for the win with Dan Rogers, Tathan Burkhart and Matt O'Hair rounding out the top five.

Action resumes at Dodge City Raceway Park with on Saturday night, May 19, with the Sixth Annual Modified Stampede that features a $750 winner's share for the IMCA Modifieds along with a full card of Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks. The event is a makeup of the card originally slated for April 21.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 3, 2018) – With spring in full swing at long last, it's time for the methanol to flow and the dirt to fly at Dodge City Raceway Park.The 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas gets the 2018 season under way in grand style with three must-see events over the course of the month of May.This month's events at DCRP include the season-opener, the rescheduled Modified Stampede and the first appearance of the season for the United Rebel Sprint Series (URSS).It all begins with this Saturday night's season-opening championship card on May 5. After an idle weekend, action continues with the Sixth Annual Modified Stampede on Saturday night, May 19. The month of May then wraps up with a Memorial Day weekend special featuring the URSS Sprint Cars taking on the DCRP Sprint Cars on Saturday night, May 26.All three nights of competition will feature all five DCRP championship chase divisions including the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.The month of May will account for 25-30% of the championship chase with the DCRP Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds both slated for ten nights of points chase action, the Hobby Stocks set for 11 nights, the IMCA Sport Modifieds slated for a dozen nights and the IMCA Stock Cars scheduled for 13 nights.Current reigning champions at DCRP include Taylor Velasquez (DCRP Sprint Cars), Clay Sellard (IMCA Modifieds), Jeff Kaup (IMCA Sport Modifieds), Angel Munoz (IMCA Stock Cars) and Reagan Sellard (IMCA Hobby Stocks).Each event in May gets under way at 7:30 p.m.Tickets for Saturday's season-opening championship chase action at Dodge City Raceway Park are just $15 for adults while children 11 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on Saturday night, October 20.The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Inclement Weather Postpones Modified Stampede at DCRP

DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 19, 2018) – Mother Nature continues her domination of Dodge City Raceway Park in 2018 with Saturday's scheduled event atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas postponed due to inclement weather.With forecasts of excessive rain and frigid temperatures, Saturday's Sixth Annual Modified Stampede has been rescheduled for Saturday night, May 19. The event will feature a $750 winner's share for IMCA Modifieds with Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks in action as well.With the opener nixed for a third consecutive time, Dodge City Raceway Park will now kick off the 2018 season on Saturday night, May 5, with a full card of championship chase action.The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Dismal Weather Conditions Stops DCRP Again

DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 6, 2018) – For the second weekend in a row, unfavorable weather conditions have forced the postponement of the season opening event atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval in southwest Kansas.Expected record low temperatures and a wintry mix on Friday night and then "Real-Feel" temperatures approaching single digits on Saturday night has forced the cancellation of Saturday night's card that was to include a full slate of DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.The state-of-the-art facility will now kick off the season on Saturday night, April 21, with the Sixth Annual Modified Stampede. Woodward, Oklahoma's Cole Traugott raced to his second consecutive Modified Stampede victory last season with other past winners including David Murray and Brendon Gemmill.The April 21 event featuring the IMCA Modifieds will also include the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks with racing going green at 7:30 p.m.The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Season Opener Postponed by Inclement Weather – Reset for April 7DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 29, 2018) – The season will open at Dodge City Raceway Park another seven days later, as Saturday night's scheduled event atop the 3/8-mile clay oval has been postponed due to forecasts of bone-chilling weather.After a bustling practice session last Saturday, the state-of-the-art facility in southwest Kansas will now kick off the 2018 season on Saturday night, April 7. The season opener will include a full championship slate of events including Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks with racing action going green at 7:30 p.m.The Easter Egg hunt slated for children eight and under will take place during the rescheduled season opener on April 7 as well.The April 7 event will kick off a blockbuster season of racing action at Dodge City Raceway Park that includes a total of 17 nights of scheduled racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on October 20 to close out the year.The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Saturday Practice Precedes DCRP Season Opener!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 21, 2018) – Activity is picking up around the Dodge City Raceway Park 3/8-mile clay oval with opening night just ten days away.But first, an Open Practice session is on tap for this Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Grandstand admission to Saturday's practice is free with a $20 fee per person for admittance to the pit area. The practice session is open to all.Saturday's practice session precedes the 2018 season opener by seven nights, with the Dodge City Raceway Park season officially getting under way on Saturday night, March 31.The March 31 season opener will feature a full card of championship racing action including Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.The March 31 event fires off at 7:30 p.m. with tickets just $15 for adults while children 11 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.A handful of drivers reign as defending DCRP track champions including Taylor Velasquez (DCRP Sprint Cars), Clay Sellard (IMCA Modifieds), Jeff Kaup (IMCA Sport Modifieds), Angel Munoz (IMCA Stock Cars) and Reagan Sellard (IMCA Hobby Stocks).In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action following Saturday's open practice session.The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Lubbock Wrecker Service Named Title Sponsor of DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. – With the 2018 racing season at Dodge City Raceway Park rapidly approaching, Lubbock Wrecker Service has signed on as the title sponsor of the Second Annual DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals.The $3,000-to-win Second Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals is set for June 15-16 atop the state-of-the-art 3/8-mile clay oval in Southwest Kansas. All Saturday, June 16, "A" Main starters will earn at least $600.The event pits the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars versus the United Rebel Sprint Series with all variety of invaders from surrounding states such as Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Colorado and more expected as well."I want to see the 305 Sprint Car class continue to grow," commented Lubbock Wrecker Service owner Scott Brown. "Dodge City Raceway Park is in the perfect central location to bring all the hotbeds in Texas and Nebraska and more together in one place. It's a great event to see which area gets bragging rights for the year."Last year, Fort Worth, Texas' Kevin Ramey topped a stellar field of cars to win the inaugural edition of the DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals, edging Nebraska's Trevor Grossenbacher and Colorado's Jake Bubak in a fiercely contested event after Wright, KS, shoe Tyler Knight topped the Friday night preliminary event.The IMCA Stock Cars will join in on both nights of Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals action with the IMCA Sport Modifieds on the Saturday, June 16, card as well.Standard Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car rules will be in effect for the Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP Sprint Car Nationals, with the following items to be noted:---Right rear tire may be either the Hoosier Racesaver or Hoosier 105x16.0-15 Medium or 105x18.0-15 Hard. Any tire is allowed on the other three corners.---Top wing (maximum 5x5) must be totally flat to run a wicker bill up to two inches. No wicker bills permitted on dished wings. Sideboards on the top wing must be 90 degrees square to center foil. The leading edge of the nose wing can be no further forward than 20 inches of the leading edge of the front axle.---Cockpit adjustable weight jacks, shocks or wings will not be permitted. Titanium brakes are okay.There will be a handful of opportunities for teams to get dialed in for the Second Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP 305 Sprint Car Nationals including the season-opening event on March 31 with the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars also in action on April 7, April 21, May 5 and May 26 before the big event on June 15-16.In total, the 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is slated for 17 nights of action following on open practice session on Saturday, March 24.The complete 2018 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.Lubbock Wrecker Service has over 50 years of collective experience providing heavy duty, medium duty, and light vehicle towing. Their licensed, bonded, insured drivers are true professionals to handle all your towing needs, no matter the size. Whether you need a vehicle towed just for removal, or if you need an emergency wrecker, Lubbock Wrecker Service has two locations to serve you. More information regarding Lubbock Wrecker Service is available at www.lubbockwrecker.com or by calling 806-748-1044 or 325-573-6300.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

More than 200 attendees took in Saturday night's festivities at the Western State Bank Expo adjacent to the 3/8-mile DCRP clay oval with the top contenders in each of the track's five championship chase divisions recognized during the evening.

"People like to think this stuff is easy, but it's not. It takes a lot of hard work and commitment," Velasquez of Turpin, OK, said after collecting championship honors for the second year in a row. "I've been in a racecar since I was eight years old and there's no other place I would rather race, it's a true honor to win a second championship at Dodge City Raceway Park."

While others among the top ten and each champion also picked up their hardware and point fund monies, Stock Car champ Angel Munoz picked up an extra $100 and the 2017 DCRP Feature Winner board for racking up the most feature wins over the course of the 2016 season. Munoz racked up six wins to top the overall win charts that included 28 different winners in 44 overall championship points chase feature events.

Additionally, each of the top ten in the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars was awarded an SFI-approved front axle tether that becomes mandatory at the track in 2018 while the top five in each of the IMCA-sanctioned classes (Modifieds, Sport Modifieds, Stock Cars and Hobby Stocks) received a complimentary IMCA license for the 2018 season.

With the 2017 Awards Banquet completed, attention turns to the 2018 season that begins in a few short weeks with opening night set for Saturday, March 31, after an open practice session one week earlier on March 24.

The 2018 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is loaded with a number of big events including the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series "Boot Hill Showdown" that wraps up the DCRP season on October 20, the DCRP Sprint Car Nationals on June 15-16, the inaugural USMTS event at DCRP on June 8, the Sixth Annual Modified Stampede on April 21, the Fifth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem on August 18, the popular Driver's Appreciation Night on July 27 and the Sixth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event on September 15 along with the introduction of a Coaches Race on August 25 and an Enduro event on September 22.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Last Call for DCRP Awards Banquet Tickets Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (January 17, 2018) – Dodge City Raceway Park fans, racers and crew members can enjoy an evening filled with food, music and awards at the Saturday, January 27, DCRP Awards Banquet.The festivities will take place at the Western Expo Center located adjacent to Dodge City Raceway Park at the intersection of US 56 and US 283 on the south edge of Dodge City, KS.Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. and the awards ceremony to follow.Tickets to the event are just $25 per person and must be ordered by January 20, 2018, to determine an accurate headcount. Tickets may be ordered by calling Gina Wilson at 620-339-9873 or Tommie Estes, Jr., at 405-238-8485. Fans and team members alike are encouraged to join in on the fun.The top ten in points in all five divisions (Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks) that competed in at least 80% of the events will receive trophies and point fund money.The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park featured 14 scheduled nights of racing action with Taylor Velasquez (Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars), Clay Sellard (IMCA Modifieds), Jeff Kaup (IMCA Sport Modifieds), Angel Munoz (IMCA Stock Cars) and Reagan Sellard (IMCA Hobby Stocks) each capturing track championships.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (December 6, 2017) – With another exhilarating racing season in the books at the state-of-the-art Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas, all that remains is the annual awards banquet.The top 2017 competitors in each division will receive their hardware and points fund money on Saturday night, January 27, 2018, at the Western Expo Center that is located adjacent to the track at the intersection of US 56 and US 283 on the south edge of Dodge City, KS.Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. and the awards ceremony to follow.Tickets to the event are just $25 per person and must be ordered by January 20, 2018, to determine an accurate headcount. Tickets may be ordered by calling Gina Wilson at 620-339-9873 or Tommie Estes, Jr., at 405-238-8485.The top ten in points in all five divisions (Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks) that competed in at least 80% of the events will receive trophies and point fund money.The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park featured 14 scheduled nights of racing action with Taylor Velasquez (Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars), Clay Sellard (IMCA Modifieds), Jeff Kaup (IMCA Sport Modifieds), Angel Munoz (IMCA Stock Cars) and Reagan Sellard (IMCA Hobby Stocks) each capturing track championships.Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

​Date Set for 2018 World of Outlaws Boot Hill Showdown at DCRP

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (November 9, 2017) – It's time for Sprint Car racing fans to break out those 2018 calendars. And the date can be circled for the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car series return to Dodge City Raceway Park.The 2018 World of Outlaws "Boot Hill Showdown" atop the 3/8-mile DCRP clay oval is set for Saturday night, October 20. With this year's "Boot Hill Showdown" following victim to frigid temperatures, next October's return marks the first World of Outlaws Sprint Car event at Dodge City Raceway Park since July of 2015 when nine-time and reigning series champ Donny Schatz and Memphis shoe Jason Sides split victory honors.While Sides and Schatz are the most recent series winners at DCRP, it's Oklahoma native and 2013 WoO champion Daryn Pittman that has enjoyed the most success in recent years with three triumphs in the most recent five events including a two-night sweep of the 2014 "Boot Hill Showdown".While Pittman has enjoyed recent success, Joey Saldana tops the overall win charts with five victories. Saldana's last win at DCRP came in June of 2010.The balance of the 2018 Dodge City Raceway Park is near completion and will be revealed in the coming weeks.Past World of Outlaws "Boot Hill Showdown" winners at Dodge City Raceway Park:7/4/15 – Donny Schatz7/3/15 – Jason Sides7/5/14 – Daryn Pittman7/4/14 – Daryn Pittman7/6/13 – Daryn Pittman7/5/13 – Donny Schatz6/23/12 – Kraig Kinser6/22/12 – Steve Kinser7/2/11 – Jason Sides7/1/11 – Craig Dollansky6/14/10 – Joey Saldana6/12/10 – Sammy Swindell6/13/09 – Joey Saldana6/12/09 – Joey Saldana6/21/08 – Donny Schatz6/20/08 – Joey Saldana6/23/07 – Daryn Pittman6/22/07 – Jason Meyers7/1/06 – Joey Saldana10/8/05 – Danny Lasoski6/22/04 – Steve KinserDodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.​

World of Outlaws Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park Cancelled Due to Frigid Temperatures

CONCORD, NC — Oct. 24,2017 — The arrival of Winter and the frigid northern cold blast has prompted an early cancellation of this weekend's World of Outlaws Craftsman® Sprint Car Series Outlaw Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park.

"The Outlaw Boot Hill Showdown is traditionally an outstanding event that everyone looks forward to attending, however, in the best interest of the fans and racers that we have decided to cancel this weekend's event at Dodge City Raceway Park," said Series Director Carlton Reimers.

Track and Series officials are working together to determine a 2018 date for the Outlaw Boot Hill Showdown at Dodge City Raceway Park. Stay tuned to the World of Outlaws website and social media for future announcements of the Outlaw Boot Hill Showdown 2018 date.

All advanced tickets purchases will be honored at the 2018 date when announced. Ticket holders may request a refund by mailing their ticket stub back to World Racing Group office 7575 W Winds Blvd NW D, Concord, NC 28027 for a refund; refunds will not be issued at the track.

Dodge City Raceway Park has concluded the 2017 season.

The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series heads to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway for the final weekend of the 2017 season. The most prestigious dirt racing event in the country, the Textron Off Road World Finals returns Nov. 2-4 for three days of heart-pounding, clay-slinging action on the lightning-fast, four-tenths mile oval. The Textron Off Road World Finals brings together the top series in the sport — the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series, the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series and the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds — for a full weekend of racing, culminating in the crowning of all three series champions. For more information on Textron Off Road World Finals visit www.worldofoutlawsworldfinals.com

If you can't make it to the track, DIRTVision.com has you covered with LIVE DIRTVision MAX video coverage of all the action from the three division of the World of Outlaw World Finals.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (September 13, 2017) – The Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Car series makes a return to Dodge City Raceway Park next month. And tickets are already going fast for the "Boot Hill Showdown" event set for October 27-28.

There is still time to get your tickets to the biggest Sprint Car event in the state of Kansas and beyond for 2017 with tickets available at https://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=255.

Ticket packages for both nights are available for $70 for reserved seats and $65 for general admission. Single night tickets are $45 each night for reserved and $40 for general admission. Children eleven and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

This October's World of Outlaws double marks the first series appearance atop the racy 3/8-mile clay oval since July of 2015 when Memphis-area shoe Jason Sides and North Dakota's Donny Schatz split victory honors.

Sides' triumph proved as redemption for getting nipped at the line by Schatz two years earlier while Schatz' victory marked his second win in the last five World of Outlaws events at DCRP for the now eight-time and reigning series champion.

While Sides and Schatz are the most recent series winners at DCRP, it's Oklahoma native and 2013 WoO champion Daryn Pittman that has enjoyed the most success in recent years with three triumphs in the most recent five events including a two-night sweep of the 2014 "Boot Hill Showdown".

Ten different drivers have reached DCRP victory lane in 21 World of Outlaws feature events dating back to 2004 with Joey Saldana atop the overall win charts with three triumphs. Saldana's most recent "Boot Hill Showdown" triumph occurred on June 14, 2010.

With 17 series wins to his credit thus far in 2017, Donny Schatz holds a 90-point lead over Brad Sweet in his quest for a ninth World of Outlaws championship with David Gravel, Shane Stewart and Daryn Pittman also among the current top five in points.

Past World of Outlaws "Boot Hill Showdown" winners at Dodge City Raceway Park:

Five track champions will be determined by the end of the night with the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars taking on the URSS Sprint Cars while the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks are in action as well with the green flag flying at 7:00 p.m.

While the championship season at Dodge City Raceway Park wraps up with the September 16 card, racing isn't entirely done for the year as the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars make a highly anticipated return to the DCRP clay on October 27-28.

While Clay Sellard, Kaup and Munoz can all put the wraps on their respective titles by showing up, Velasquez and Reagan Sellard both still have work to do.

Turpin, Oklahoma's Velasquez is gunning for a second consecutive Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car title after earning his first crown last year. A feature winner on July 15, Velasquez carries a 53-point lead over Wright's Tyler Knight into the finale.

The tightest battle is in the IMCA Hobby Stock ranks with Bucklin's Reagan Sellard just 19 points ahead of Pratt's Duane Wahrman in the title fight as defending track champ Matt O'Hair sits 53 markers off the lead pace in third.

Looking to add a DCRP title in the IMCA Modified ranks to a past IMCA Sport Mod title, Bucklin's Clay Sellard is 117 markers ahead of defending track champ Nick Link while Woodward, Oklahoma's Jeff Kaup has a 141-point lead over Brian May as he looks to finish off a third IMCA Sport Modified title over the past four years. Meanwhile, Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz has reeled off a DCRP-best five wins thus far in 2017 to build a 145-point advantage over Ondre Rexford in the IMCA Stock Car ranks.

Battles for position are numerous throughout the top ten in each class as well with drivers all vying for a bigger slice of the points fund pie.

General admission for the Saturday night, September 16, Fifth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event are just $20 with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of scheduled racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-28. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

In the Fourth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem event, Daniels turned the tables on Kaleb Roach after the latter beat him to the stripe in last year's edition of Mayhem.

Roach had a front row starting position in his bid for a second consecutive event win, but Daniels denied him by rallying from eighth to take the victory. Roach settled for runner-up honors with Ronnie Hults racing from ninth to third. Current track points leader Jeff Kaup was fourth with Blaine Walt rallying from 18th to round out the top five.

The string of consecutive different winners in Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars was extended to eight as 2015 track champion Luke Cranston posted his first triumph of the year.

Cranston cashed in on a front row starting position to take the win ahead of Ray Seemann with defending track champ Taylor Velasquez, Tyler Knight and Kris Moore rounding out the top five.

The IMCA Modifieds featured an eighth different consecutive winner as well with Ponca City, OK, native Brendon Gemmill landing his first DCRP win of the season.

The past track champion rallied from eighth on the top side of the track to post his first DCRP win since July of 2016, taking the checkered flag ahead of current track points leader Clay Sellard with Kale Beavers, Kevin Gray and William Nusser in the top five.

Bucklin's Reagan Sellard added his third IMCA Hobby Stock feature win of the year and second in a row by racing to the stripe ahead of Tyler Walker with Bryan Habiger, Matt O'Hair and Duane Wahrman next across the line.

Daniels and Sellard both pocketed an additional $200 certificate from Richmond Gear to go along with their winnings.

While an expected large crowd will get to watch their favorite drivers walk away with all variety of prizes including the grand prize Hinchman Racing Suit along with additional prizes supplied by Precise Racing Products, BMI, Pistons Auto/Diesel Repair, A&J Trucking, Quint Transportation, Carquest and more, there is still some business to be taken care of.

The business of chasing down those valuable track championship points will keep the crowd on the edge of their seats as the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks all battling it out.

Taylor Velasquez, Clay Sellard, Jeff Kaup, Angel Munoz and Duane Wahrman lead the way into the night in their respective classes with battles for position among the top ten in each division numerous as only two more nights of championship chase action remain after Friday's card.

Friday's racing action goes green at 7:30 p.m.

Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars:Defending track champ Taylor Velasquez broke into victory lane for the first time this season the last time out on July 15 to extend his points lead to 32 markers over Tyler Knight. Velasquez' triumph made him the sixth different winner in the last six DCRP Sprint Car features.

IMCA Modifieds:Looking to add an IMCA Modified title to a past IMCA Sport Mod track championship, Clay Sellard has opened up a 73-point edge over reigning track champ Nick Link with a mere seven points separating the four drivers (Mike Lunow, Kale Beavers, Randy Wilson and Kevin Gray) in the battle for third. Beavers' win on July 15 made him the sixth different driver to post an IMCA Modified win in the last six events.

IMCA Sport Modifieds:Jeff Kaup is one position shy of perfection thus far with a runner-up finish on May 6 the only blemish on his record that includes four wins in five events. Kaup has stretched out a 116 point lead as he tries for a third track title in four years with just seven points separating the trio of Kyle Wiens, Brian May and Alex Wiens in the battle for second.

IMCA Stock Cars:Four wins in six features along with a pair of runner-up finishes has Angel Munoz out to a 126-point lead over Ondre Rexford. The Stock Cars have only the September 16 Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event remaining after Friday's card as they get the night off during the August 19 Sport Modified Mayhem event.

IMCA Hobby Stocks:The tightest battle for championship honors is in the Hobby Stocks with Duane Wahrman just eight points ahead of Reagan Sellard. Wahrman is the only repeat winner thus far through the initial five events of the season.

While a large number of free tickets to Friday's card will be distributed by drivers, additional tickets to the "Driver Appreciation" night event will be available at the gate for just $15 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

With drivers doling out tickets to the event to enhance their chances at landing the bigger prizes that will be awarded during the evening, a capacity crowd is expected to fill the grandstands and possibly then some.

To accommodate the crowd, the grassy area to the north of the grandstand seating area will be available to use for lawn chair seating on Friday night. Fans are encourage to arrive early to ensure a good seat in the grandstands or to bring a lawn chair to set up a comfortable vantage point to take in the night's racing action that includes the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Friday's racing action will get under way at 7:30 p.m.

Competitors at Dodge City Raceway Park have been distributing tickets to family, friends and sponsors for Friday's racing action since the track's last event on July 15.

Tickets that are returned to the front gate on Friday night will make those drivers eligible for all variety of product prizes including the grand prize Hinchman Racing Suit along with additional prizes supplied by Precise Racing Products, BMI, Pistons Auto/Diesel Repair, A&J Trucking, Quint Transportation, Carquest and more that will be drawn for.

Only drivers that have competed in at least 80% of this year's DCRP events will be eligible for the grand prize while all drivers on hand will walk away with something in hand.

Additionally, the six drivers that have the most tickets turned in at the front gate by 8:15 p.m. will be eligible for a special bonus as well. Again, drivers must have competed in 80% of this year's events to be eligible for the special bonus.

Leading the way into Friday's tilt atop the 3/8-mile clay oval are Taylor Velasquez, Clay Sellard, Jeff Kaup, Angel Munoz and Duane Wahrman.

After picking off his first Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car win of the year, Velasquez holds a 32-point edge over Tyler Knight while past Sport Mod track champ Sellard has a 73-point advantage over defending track champ Nick Link in the IMCA Modified title chase.

Kaup is gunning for a third IMCA Sport Modified track title with a 116-point lead over Kyle Wines, Munoz has a healthy 126-point margin over Ondre Rexford in the IMCA Stock Car title chase and Wahrman is a mere eight points ahead of Reagan Sellard in the IMCA Hobby Stock battle.

Just two more nights of championship chase action remain after Friday's "Driver Appreciation Night" including the Fourth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem event on August 19 and the Fifth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event on September 16 before putting the wraps on the 2017 season with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars on October 27-28.

While a large number of free tickets to Friday's card will be distributed by drivers, additional tickets to the "Driver Appreciation" night event will be available at the gate for just $15 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of scheduled racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-28. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

The margin for error at this point of the season is minimal with only four nights of points racing action remaining beginning with Saturday's Lewis Automotive Night at the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas.

Leading the way into Saturday's card in their respective divisions are Taylor Velasquez, Clay Sellard, Jeff Kaup, Angel Munoz and Duane Wahrman. Two lead changes took place after the most recent round of competition on July 1 with more possible pending Saturday outcomes.

A look at the title chases...

Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars:Taylor Velasquez leads the way as he tries to make it two title in a row, but Tyler Knight is keeping the heat on at just 23 points off the lead pace. Only Ty Williams has posted multiple wins, with four different winners in as many races after Williams topped the opening two rounds of action.

IMCA Modifieds:An eighth-place finish last time out on July 1, his fifth in six starts, was enough to move Clay Sellard atop the point charts with a 61-point advantage over Mike Lunow. Defending track champ Nick Link is another three points back in third with battles for position throughout the top ten.

After Cole Traugott won the opening pair of events, the last four features have offered up four different winners including Sellard, Randle McRoberts, T. Link and William Nusser.

IMCA Sport Modifieds:Woodward's Jeff Kaup has opened up three-for-four to build up an 81-point lead as he guns for a third title in four years. In his wake, Newton's Wiens brothers Alex and Kyle lead the way in a heated battle for second in points.

IMCA Stock Cars:Angel Munoz is just five points shy of a perfect season after winning four of five features and finishing second in the other one. Near perfection has pushed Munoz out to lead of 122 points over Ondre Rexford, who made the jump up to second after the July 1 event. Rexford is just seven points ahead of Marlin Hogie in the battle for second.

IMCA Hobby Stocks:Duane Wahrman became the first repeat winner last time out on July 1 to move atop the point charts, albeit by just a mere four-point margin over Reagan Sellard. Reigning champ Matt O'Hair is just 28 points off the lead pace as he tries to rebound from an early DNF.

Tickets for Saturday's Lewis Automotive Night championship chase card are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Streaks on the Line Saturday Night at DCRP!

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. – A pair of streaks at Dodge City Raceway Park will be put to the test as championship chase action resumes with Saturday's Lewis Automotive Night atop the state-of-the-art 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas.

Saturday's action will include a full slate of Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Hobby Stocks and IMCA Stock Cars. Racing action is set to get under way at 7:30 p.m.

The DCRP Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds have both featured five consecutive different winners in the last five outings after opening the season with Ty Williams (Sprint Cars) and Cole Traugott (Modifieds) both going back-to-back.

Fairview, Oklahoma's Jake Martens took advantage of a front row starting position to take DCRP Sprint Car honors last time out on July 11 after Kevin Ramey, Tyler Knight, Jake Bubak and Williams won the previous events.

In the IMCA Modified ranks, Larned's William Nusser scored the win on July 11 to extend the run of different winners as well with previous victors including Tracy Link, Randle McRoberts, Clay Sellard and Traugott.

Woodward, Oklahoma's Jeff Kaup has gone three-for-four in the win column in IMCA Sport Modified action while Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz is four-for-five in IMCA Stock Car action. Pratt's Duane Wahrman has raced to victory lane in two of the last three IMCA Hobby Stock features.

With their win rates, Kaup, Munoz and Wahrman each lead their respective championship chases. Kaup holds an 81-point advantage over Alex Wiens in IMCA Sport Mods with Munoz out to a 122-point lead over Ondre Rexford in IMCA Stock Cars while Wahrman's IMCA Hobby Stock lead is a mere four points over Reagan Sellard.

Still seeking his first Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car win of the year, Turpin, Oklahoma's Taylor Velasquez holds a 23-point advantage over Tyler Knight as he vies for a second straight title while Clay Sellard has moved atop the IMCA Modified point charts with a 61-point lead over Mike Lunow.

Tickets for Saturday's Lewis Automotive Night championship chase action are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of scheduled racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-28. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

In the 20-lap DCRP Sprint Car feature, Fairview, Oklahoma's Jake Martens gunned into the lead from the pole at the outset then denied some mid-race challenges from reigning track champion Taylor Velasquez to secure the victory.

"Last year, we had already won three or four features by this time," Martens said in victory lane. "Here it is July and I hadn't won yet, I almost thought I'd forgot how to win these things."

Redrawing the pole position after winning his heat race, Martens put the Martens Machine Shop No. 48 Eagle chassis out front in short order. Velasquez closed in to challenge just past the midway point, but Martens kept his machine on the low side and slipped away in the closing laps.

"The draw definitely worked in our favor tonight," Martens commented.

Martens crossed the stripe ahead of Velasquez with Luke Cranston filling out the podium in third. Tyler Knight slipped around Brian Herbert on the 13th lap to claim fourth with Herbert rounding out the top five.

Larned's William Nusser took advantage of the pole starting position in his feature as well, jumping into the lead and setting the pace for all 20 non-stop rounds of the IMCA Modified feature for his second career DCRP triumph and first since April of 2016.

Nusser outgunned Travis Simmons for the lead at the drop of the green flag and slipped away as Simmons and David Solberg battled it out for second. Meanwhile, Jesse Richter was working his way through the field from 13th, ultimately climbing into the runner-up position by the 15th round.

By that time though, Nusser held nearly a straightaway advantage. Richter cut into that lead over the closing circuits but ran out of laps with Nusser taking the checkered flag with an eight car-length advantage. Solberg settled for show honors behind Nusser and Richter with 18th-starter Ryan Heger and Kevin Gray rounding out the top five.

Three-time track champ Jeff Kaup of Woodward, OK, rallied from ninth to pick off his third IMCA Sport Modified feature win of the year and 15th DCRP triumph since 2012.

Mike Appel paced the field for the opening six rounds with Kaup working up to fourth by the time a caution flew after five laps. Kaup jumped to the top on the restart and rallied into the lead for keeps on the seventh round of the 15-lapper.

While Kaup cruised on to victory lane, Jarett Lunow and Kyle Wiens battled it out for runner-up honors in his wake with Wiens getting the nod by taking advantage of a Lunow bobble in the final pair of corners. Kevin Tabor snuck by in the final corner to snare third with Lunow and Alex Wiens rounding out the top five.

Pratt's Duane Wahrman moved atop the IMCA Hobby Stock points by racing to his second win of the year in the 15-lap main event.

Fourth-starter Brett Copeland jumped into the early lead and set the pace as Wahrman, Matt O'Hair and Reagan Sellard raced through the field.

Wahrman won the race through the field, breaking into second by the fifth round and then chasing down Copeland to challenge for the point. Wahrman battled into the lead by the tenth round and then held off O'Hair over the closing circuits to take the win.

Wahrman and O'Hair were chased to the line by Copeland with Sellard and Gerald Walker rounding out the top five.

Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz bumped his season DCRP average up to .800 by winning his fourth event in five tries. Munoz gunned into the lead from the second row on the opening lap and pace the field all the way to post the win.

Brian May and Reagan Sellard both picked up $150 Hard Charger bonuses courtesy of Melling Performance in their respective classes. May raced from 13th to sixth in the IMCA Sport Modified main event while Sellard advanced from ninth to fourth in the IMCA Hobby Stock main.

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (June 28, 2017) – With the year of 2017 rapidly closing in on the crossed flags to signify the halfway point, a trio of events at Dodge City Raceway Park await racers and race fans alike over the upcoming month of July.

It all begins this Saturday, July 1, with the Mid-Season championships atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas.

The action then continues on Saturday night, July 15, with the final Lewis Automotive Night of the season at DCRP.

The month of July will then wrap up with the always popular Drivers Appreciation Night on Friday, July 28.

All three July cards will feature championship chase action for all five of the track's classes including the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Hobby Stocks and IMCA Stock Cars.

Each July night of racing action at DCRP will fire off at 7:30 p.m. with tickets for each event just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. A large number of free tickets will be distributed by the drivers for the July 28 Driver Appreciation Night.

Thus far, a handful of events have gone to the final checkered flag at DCRP in 2017 with another pair of nights falling victim to inclement weather.

A total of 177 competitors have taken part in DCRP action so far in 2017 with Taylor Velasquez (DCRP Sprint Cars), Cole Traugott (IMCA Modifieds), Jeff Kaup (IMCA Sport Modifieds), Angel Munoz (IMCA Stock Cars) and Reagan Sellard (IMCA Hobby Stocks) out to the lead going into Saturday's Mid-Season Championships action.

The July trio of events will be critical in the title chases, as they will set the stage for the final pair of championship chase events in August and September before the DCRP season concludes with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars in October.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of scheduled racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-28. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Title Chases Hit the Midway Point this Saturday!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (June 27, 2017) – The state-of-the-art Dodge City Raceway Park will reach the midway point of the 2017 racing season with a full card of championship chase action this Saturday night.

The June 16-17 weekend also featured IMCA Modifieds on both nights with Randle McRoberts and Tracy Link picking up wins to make it three different winners in the last three races after Cole Traugott raced to victory lane in the opening two events of the season.

The IMCA Stock Cars also took part in the June 17 portion of the weekend with two-time and reigning track champ Michael Pepper putting a stop to Angel Munoz' three-race win streak.

Meanwhile, the IMCA Sport Modiifeds and IMCA Hobby Stocks will see DCRP action on Saturday night for the first time in more than a month since their last competition on May 28. Woodward's Jeff Kaup has topped two of three Sport Modified mains with Reagan Sellard rebounding from a heat race flip to become the third different Stock Car winner in as many events last time out.

Munoz has the healthiest of point leads entering the weekend with a 76-point advantage over Travis Baird, slightly more than Kaup's 66-point edge over Alex Wiens and Traugott's 55-point lead over Clay Sellard. The other two chases are neck-and-neck with Velasquez just 16 points ahead of Tyler Knight in the Sprint Car ranks and Reagan Sellard a mere eight points ahead of Duane Wahrman in the Hobby Stock battle.

Tickets for Saturday's championship chase action are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of scheduled racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-28. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

The town of Dodge City in the plains of southwest Kansas has a storied history of showdowns and the like.

Another showdown for the ages is slated for this Friday and Saturday, June 16 and 17, with the Inaugural Lewis Automotive DCRP Sprint Car Nationals atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park.

A varied band of invaders will storm the city from all directions, all in search of their own cut of the largest 305-ci Sprint Car purse to ever be distributed within the state of Kansas including Saturday night's $3,000 winner's share.

Reigning DCRP Sprint Car champion Taylor Velasquez of Turpin, OK, leads the DCRP regulars into the event against the host of challengers. Ty Williams of Arcadia, OK, has reached victory lane in the opening two Sprint Car cards of the season at DCRP with Aurora, Colorado's Jake Bubak besting the field in the most recent outing on May 28.

The Vitals:

What: The Inaugural Lewis Automotive DCRP Sprint Car Nationals. DCRP Sprint Cars will be in action on both Friday and Saturday night with IMCA Modifieds in action as well both nights. The IMCA Stock Cars round out the Saturday card.

When: This Friday and Saturday, June 16 and June 17. Friday's racing gets under way at 8:00 p.m. with Saturday's action going green at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south.

The Format: A full card awaits fans and competitors alike on both night. Pill draw will determine heat race lineups on both night.

Starting over with a clean slate on Saturday night, heat races and then qualifiers for the top 40 in heat race passing points will set the grid for "C" Mains, "B" Mains and the championship "A" Main. Any driver not competing in the Friday program can start no better than 11th in the Saturday main event.

The Payout: Friday's feature offers up $500-to-win and $125-to-start. Non-qualifiers will pocket $100.

Saturday "C" Main non-transfers will earn $100 with "B" Main non-transfers earning $200.

The Regulations: Standard Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car rules will be in effect for the Lewis Automotive DCRP Sprint Car Nationals, with the following items to be noted:

---Right rear tire may be either the Hoosier Racesaver or Hoosier 105x16.0-15 Medium or 105x18.0-15 Hard. Any tire is allowed on the other three corners.

---Top wing (maximum 5x5) must be totally flat to run a wicker bill up to two inches. No wicker bills permitted on dished wings. Sideboards on the top wing must be 90 degrees square to center foil. The leading edge of the nose wing can be no further forward than 20 inches of the leading edge of the front axle.

---Cockpit adjustable weight jacks, shocks or wings will not be permitted. Titanium brakes are okay.

The Tickets & Pit Passes: Tickets to the Lewis Automotive DCRP Sprint Car Nationals are $15 for adults on June 16 and then $20 for adults on June 17 with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30 each night.

Race fans staying at the Comfort Suites will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total scheduled nights of racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Now, it will likely be beyond "Spectacular" with a price put upon the head of Angel Munoz.

The Lamar, Colorado racer has been a seemingly unstoppable force in this year's IMCA Stock Car ranks atop the 3/8-mile DCRP clay oval, racing to victory lane in all three events thus far.

Munoz sets his sights on four wins in a row going into Saturday's Stock Car Spectacular that also includes a full slate of Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

The Stock Car Spectacular already had a posted winner's share of a healthy $750.

Now, courtesy of BMI, the ante has been upped even more with the bounty. If anybody can take the win ahead of Munoz, that driver will receive an extra $300 bonus to push the win total to $1,050 provided that Munoz finishes the race.

Munoz can cash in as well if he can dodge the bounty hunters. Munoz will pocket an extra $100 if he takes a fourth win in a row from his scheduled starting position in the draw-redraw event.

Munoz could cash in even more if he opts to surrender his starting position and start tailback in the 30-lap Stock Car Spectacular main event. If he can rally from the tail to take the win, he'll collect an extra $500 to push the potential winner's share to $1,250.

Either way, Saturday's Stock Car Spectacular winner will collect a minimum of $850 with a potential payout of as much as $1,250.

While Munoz has taken all three wins this season at DCRP, no other driver has yet to finish on the podium more than once. Jack Pepper, reigning track champion Michael Pepper and Dusty Witthuhn have each posted runner-up finishes with Landon Maddox, Jason Rogers and Cody Zimmerman each landing third-place finishes.

With his three-for-three run to open the season, Munoz has opened up a 53-point advantage over Jack Pepper in the title chase with. The battle for second is a tight one with just four points separating Pepper, Dusty Witthuhn and Travis Baird with Ondre Rexford rounding out the current top five.

Reigning Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car champion Taylor Velasquez has moved atop the point charts with other drivers leading the way into Saturday's action including Cole Traugott in IMCA Modifieds, Jeff Kaup in IMCA Sport Modifieds and Reagan Sellard in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Tickets to the Stock Car Spectacular this Saturday night that also includes DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds and IMCA Hobby Stocks are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Racing action gets under way at 7:30 p.m.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Bubak Bests DCRP Sprints with a Pair of Sellards, Kaup and Munoz also in Victory Lane

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 28, 2017) – Colorado's Jake Bubak made the most of his first visit of the season to the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval by posting a convincing win in Sunday's Lewis Automotive Night 20-lap Precise DCRP Sprint Car feature event.

In the 20-lap Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature, Bubak chased Tyler Knight in the opening rounds before rallying by on the high side of turns three and four to take command on the fifth round.

From that point on, the Aurora, CO, racer proceeded to lap all the way up to seventh in the non-stop affair aboard the Myers Racing Engines/S&S Trailer Sales No. 9x Maxim to secure the win.

"Traffic was pretty crazy, at one point they were literally three-wide ahead of me and there was nowhere to go," Bubak said.

Liberal's Tracey Hill slid past Knight for second on the ninth lap and tried to track down Bubak. But when Bubak worked through a gaggle of lapped cars just past the midway point, it was game over as he raced on to nearly a half-lap margin at the checkered flag.

Hill crossed the stripe second in Bubak's wake with Knight, Nick Haygood and Koby Walters rounding out the top five.

In the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature, Bucklin's Clay Sellard battled into the lead on the ninth round and led the rest of the way to put a stop to Cole Traugott's recent run of domination.

While Tracy Link paced the early rounds, Sellard worked forward from 12th on the heels of Mike Lunow, who started one row further up. The duo reached second and third, respectively, behind Link within a half dozen circuits before charging by on the ninth round with Sellard taking command.

Meanwhile, Traugott was working his way through the field from 13th after winning the "B" Main as the driver of the No. 9 was searching for his ninth win in his last nine visits to DCRP.

Traugott worked up to second by the 14th round, trailing Sellard by a dozen car-lengths. Traugott nibbled away at the advantage but could only cut in half by the time the checkered flag flew.

Sellard enjoyed his first DCRP win since June of last year ahead of Traugott with Lunow, Jeremy Chambers and Link in the top five.

In IMCA Sport Modified action, Woodward's Jeff Kaup captured his second win of the season by in turn denying Dakota Sproul a second straight win in the 20-lapper.

With Kaup and Sproul working forward from the fourth row together, Brian May held off a heavy pack for three rounds before Sproul raced by to take command with Kaup racing into second just three laps later.

Kaup rallied past Sproul for the point on the ninth round and then fought off a relentless series of challenges from the Ellis, KS, shoe, including one last-lap bid, to take the win. Sproul settled for second with Kevin Tabor, May and Adam Weber rounding out the top five.

Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz stayed perfect in IMCA Stock Car action by racing to his third win in as many tries in the 20-lapper.

After starting eighth, Munoz battled past early leader Dusty Witthuhn for the point on the tenth round and led the rest of the way with Witthuhn holding off Cody Zimmerman for runner-up honors. Zimmerman, Michael Smith and Gregg Schell chased the lead duo across the stripe.

The night rounded out with a storybook ending for Bucklin's Reagan Sellard, who rebounded from a heat race flip to win the 20-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature event.

After a wild flip exiting turn four by Norman Carr one lap into the feature, defending champ Matt O'Hair pounced on Gerald Walker for the lead on the restart as Sellard working his way through the pack from 14th.

O'Hair seemingly had the race in command until a lap 12 bobble in turn three opened the door for Sellard, who was working the mid-line past the lead pack. Sellard's momentum carried him past O'Hair and he denied late pressure and a strong last-corner bid from O'Hair to take the win.

The second Sellard win of the night came ahead of O'Hair with Duane Wahrman, Tathan Burkhart and Cody Williams rounding out the top five.

Action continues at Dodge City Raceway Park next Saturday night, June 3, with the Stock Car Spectacular that features $750-to-win for IMCA Stock Cars along with Precise Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

DCRP Title Chases Continue on Sunday – Free Admission for Military PersonnelLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 22, 2017) – Auto racing and the Memorial Day weekend have gone hand-in-hand in the United States for many years. As such, it is only fitting that championship chase action at Dodge City Raceway Park continues with a special Sunday night card this week.

And, to honor those that protect our nation, Sunday's second Lewis Automotive Night of the season that goes green at 7:30 p.m. will offer free admission to Military personnel and their dependents. Military personnel simply need to show proper ID for free admission.

Williams (Arcadia, OK), Traugott (Woodward, OK) and Munoz (Lamar, CO) have each gone two-for-two through the opening two rounds of action while Kaup (Woodward, OK) missed out on a second consecutive win to open the season by just one position in the most recent event on May 6.

While Williams' Sprint Car point lead is 14 points over defending champ Taylor Velasquez, Munoz' Stock Car lead is at 17 points over another reigning champ in Michael Pepper and Traugott's Modified lead is at 23 points over Clay Sellard, Wahrman holds a single-point advantage over Reagan Sellard while Kaup leads the way in Sport Mods by just 9 points over Brian Davidson.

Tickets for Sunday's Lewis Automotive Night honoring the Military are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. A pair of bicycles will also be awarded to two fortunate children.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available athttp://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

While the Woodward racer notched his second Modified Stampede win in a row and his eighth win in his last eight visits, Ty Williams drove to his second Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car win in a row, Dakota Sproul and Angel Munoz both scored last-lap thrillers in the IMCA Sport Modifieds and IMCA Stock Cars, respectively, and Duane Wahrman took IMCA Hobby Stock honors.

In the 30-lap Modified Stampede, Traugott took advantage of a pair of cautions in the opening half of the race to maneuver into the lead for keeps aboard the Ramirez Motorsports No. 9 entry.

"If it weren't for the cautions, I'm not sure if I would have found it," Traugott said in victory lane. "That middle lane cleaned up some and I guess I was the first one to find it. This car was working perfect."

While Traugott managed to climb from eight to fourth in the opening handful of laps, the chances of continuing his DCRP domination seemed slim as he trailed the lead duo of Randy Wilson and Clay Sellard by a full straightaway and third-runner Austin Walker by a half-straight.

But when the first caution flew after 11 laps for a turn two spin, Traugott pounced on Walker for third and gave chase to the lead duo.

A second and final caution flew four rounds later, with Traugott once again taking advantage by battling past Sellard on the high side on the 16th round and then working his way around Wilson for the lead on the 17th lap.

Traugott stretched it out over the ensuing rounds, with Sellard working his way past Wilson for second by the 22nd round. Traugott was too far gone though, taking the checkered flag nearly a half straightaway ahead of Sellard with Wilson settling for third. Austin Walker took fourth with David Murray working his way up from tenth to round out the top five.

Cautions played a role in the 20-lap Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature with Arcadia, Oklahoma's Ty Williams leading all the way to post his second win in a row aboard the Myers Racing Engines No. 911.

In this case however, cautions kept Williams in clean air and out of traffic.

"It's good when you keep seeing traffic in front of you, that means you're going good," Williams said. "You've gotta keep it straight as an arrow on a track like this, I just kept hoping nobody would rail around on the high side."

Redrawing the pole position, Williams outgunned Tracey Hill for the lead at the outset and paced the early circuits. Hill closed in and was poised to challenge for the point, only to spin from contention in turn two on the eighth round.

Williams was in command ahead of Zach Blurton and Taylor Velasquez the rest of the way, with Blurton moving in to mount a charge as traffic began to factor in over the closing laps.

With Blurton on Williams tailtank as the white flag flew, Hill and Lance Davis tangled directly in front of the leaders exiting turn two with further disaster narrowly averted.

Williams stretched it out on the green-white-checkered restart to secure the win ahead of Blurton with Velasquez getting a reprieve on a lap 12 caution to secure the third position ahead of Kris Moore. Brian Herbert rounded out the top five.

The 20-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature came down to a thrilling final two laps with Ellis, KS, racer putting the topside to good use to race past Brian Davidson to snare the win.

With Sproul working forward from 11th, Davidson raced past early leader Dan Rogers on the seventh circuit but soon had company in the form of Jeffrey Abbey. Abbey worked past Davidson momentarily on the 16th lap only to lose power moments later to precipitate the race's first caution.

Davidson denied a Kevin Tabor bid on the restart but had a three-car swarm of Tabor, Sproul and three-time track champ Jeff Kaup on his heels on a 19th lap restart.

Two-wide racing prevailed with Sproul surging ahead on the final circuit while Kaup worked the high side as well to capture second. After losing the lead in the closing laps during the season opener, Davidson fell from the lead to third on the final lap with Tabor in fourth as Rogers rounded out the top five.

The 20-lap IMCA Stock Car feature offered up an equally enthralling finish with Angel Munoz slipping underneath Michael Pepper in the final pair of corners to snare his second win in a row.

Starting third and fifth, Pepper and Munoz broke away from the field in one-two fashion in the opening handful of laps with Jason Rogers working into third soon after.

The non-stop race was on between two-time and reigning champ Pepper and Colorado hotshoe Munoz. Munoz put on the pressure as the laps progressed and then pounced as Pepper gambled on the high side of a lapped car in the final two turns.

Munoz slipped by on the low side to take the win ahead of Pepper with Rogers, Ron Hartman and Dusty Witthuhn rounding out the top five.

The IMCA Hobby Stocks offered up a first-time track winner with Duane Wahrman scoring the win in the 15-lapper.

Wahrman raced by early leader Brett Copeland on the seventh round and then fought off challenges from Reagan Sellard over the closing rounds to secure the win. Sellard crossed the stripe second with Cody Williams and Bryan Habiger both rallying from early incidents to capture third and fourth. Tyler Walker rounded out the top five.

Comfort Suites – The Official Hotel of Dodge City Raceway ParkLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 3, 2017) – Dodge City Raceway Park is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Comfort Suites as the track's official lodging partner.

Race fans staying at the Comfort Suites will want to request the special DCRP rate for their visit.

The Comfort Suiteshotel in Dodge City, KS, Dodge City Raceway Park has all of the essentials you need to stay on your game and be your best. Comfort Suites is also near Dodge City Regional Airport, Roundup Rodeo Arena, Depot Theatre, Carnegie Center and Western State Bank Expo Center.

Located in Central Kansas, the all-suites hotel in Dodge City offers all the extra space necessary along with all the extras desired for business or leisure travel such as free WiFi, a business center, fitness center, indoor heated pool and guest laundry facilities.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of racing action, continuing with this Saturday night's Fifth Annual Modified Stampede atop the 3/8-mile clay oval before ultimately culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

While the IMCA Modifieds battle it out for a $1,200 winner's share, championship chase action continues as well for the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Racing action goes green at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. A pair of bicycles will also be awarded to two fortunate children.

Woodward, Oklahoma's Cole Traugott reigns as the defending Modified Stampede winner. Traugott won the April 15 season opener to extend his run of DCRP domination to seven wins in his last seven outings atop the 3/8-mile clay oval.

Traugott battled past defending IMCA Modified track champion Nick Link in the latter stages of last year's Modified Stampede to add his name to the list of event winners that includes David Murray (2015 and both nights of the 2013 Stampede) and Brendon Gemmill (2014).

Thirty-two competitors took part in the IMCA Modified portion of the April 15 season opener that included 98 total entries.

Munoz let it be known that he is set to battle it out with two-time and defending track champ Michael Pepper for IMCA Stock Car championship honors while O'Hair kicked off his IMCA Hobby Stock title defense with a drive to victory lane.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available athttp://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

A forecast high of just 40 degrees on Saturday along with excessive rain throughout the entire day and evening before turning to snow negates any possibility of racing activity atop the 3/8-mile clay oval.

Racing action will continue at Dodge City Raceway Park next Saturday night, May 6, with the Fifth Annual Modified Stampede featuring a $1,200-to-win main event for the IMCA Modifieds with other action including Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Bike Giveaways as DCRP Action Continues on SaturdayLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 25, 2017) – Battles down to the wire were the norm in the April 15 season opener atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas.

Also, as an added bonus for the kids, a pair of bicycles will be given away to a pair of lucky fans this weekend as well. It will be the first of six selected DCRP events in 2017 at which two bikes will be randomly awarded to two fortunate young fans.

In the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car ranks, Turpin, Oklahoma's Taylor Velasquez nearly kicked off his title defense in perfect form. However, with Velasquez leading the way into the final pair of corners, it was Ty Williams surging by on the top side to capture his second opening night win in three seasons.

Woodward, Oklahoma's Cole Traugott fought off some serious challenges from Steve Bowers, Jr., to chalk up his seventh IMCA Modified win in his last seven outings at DCRP while fellow Woodward shoe and three-time IMCA Sport Modified track champ Jeff Kaup worked the high side relentlessly to overtake Brian Davidson for opening night honors.

In IMCA Stock Car action, Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz threw his hat in the championship ring by beating scratch starter Jack Pepper to the line as defending and two-time champ Michael Pepper finished fourth while Laverne, Oklahoma's Matt O'Hair kicked off his IMCA Hobby Stock title defense by fending off Reagan Sellard and Duane Wahrman for the opening night win.

Saturday's Lewis Automotive Night of championship racing action gets under way at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available athttp://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Williams Wins it on the Last Lap in DCRP Season Opener – Traugott, Kaup, Munoz & O'Hair Also Take Wins

Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 16, 2017) – The 2017 season opener at Dodge City Raceway Park wrapped up in dramatic fashion with Ty Williams storming into the lead on the final round to win Saturday night's 20-lap Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature.

While the Arcadia, OK, racer topped the Sprint Car ranks, other opening night winners included Cole Traugott over a field of 32 IMCA Modifieds, Jeff Kaup in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Angel Munoz in IMCA Stock Cars and Matt O'Hair in IMCA Hobby Stocks as a total of 98 cars filled the pit area.

O'Hair was the only reigning champion to kick off the season with a victory as defending Sprint Car champion Taylor Velasquez let the win get away on the final lap.

Williams, who also won the 2015 season opener atop the 3/8-mile DCRP clay oval, started Saturday night's feature from the pole position. But, after leading the opening circuit, Williams faded back to fourth in the opening seven rounds behind Mike Peters, Ray Seemann and Velasquez.

With Peters setting a lightning-quick pace out front in search of his first DCRP win since the 2012 season finale, Velasquez battled past Seemann for second on the seventh round and set sail for the leader as Williams worked his way back to third just past the midway point.

Two laps after a lap 13 caution for a turn two spin, Peters popped a powerplant down the backstretch and handed the lead over to Velasquez with just six rounds remaining.

Williams began closing in as the laps clicked off and raced around Velasquez in the final pair of corners to snare the win.

"We fell back there early in the race," Williams said. "We weren't gonna go anywhere running the same line, so I started moving around and finally found something that worked."

Velasquez settled for runner-up honors behind Williams with Jake Martens working his way up to third from the ninth starting position. Koby Walters raced from 11th fourth with Jordan Knight rounding out the top five.

In IMCA Modified action, Woodward, Oklahoma's Cole Traugott picked up where he left off in 2016 by racing to victory lane in the 20-lapper. It was Traugott's seventh victory in his last seven trips to DCRP including the final three events of last year.

Traugott had his work cut out for him this time though, fending off some serious challenges from Steve Bowers, Jr., to secure the win from the front row outside.

Traugott gunned into the early lead from the front row outside and stretched out an early lead as third-starter Bowers, Jr., battled past Troy Gemmill for second on the fifth round and then began to reel in the leader.

Bowers, Jr., put the pressure on Traugott for the point before the first caution flew after 13 laps and then was poised to make a move when a final caution flew with three laps to go.

Traugott got a strong restart and put the win away with Bowers, Jr., settling for second. After starting eighth, David Murray picked off third in the closing rounds with T. Gemmill and ninth-starter Brendon Gemmill rounding out the top five.

The IMCA Sport Modified main event came down to the final circuits in the 20-lapper as well with three-time track champion Jeff Kaup battling past Brian Davidson in the late going to capture his first DCRP opening night win after winning last year's season finale.

While Davidson raced into the lead from the pole starting position, Kaup needed just four laps to rally from eighth to second. Kaup went to work on the leader, working low in the early portion and then working up top the rest of the way.

Kaup's persistence finally paid off as he surged into the lead with just three laps remaining to post his 13th DCRP win since 2012. Davidson settled for second with Eric Munoz, Adam Stenzel and 14th-starter Kyle Wiens rounding out the top five.

In the 15-lap IMCA Stock Car feature, Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz outdueled Cody Zimmerman for the early lead and set the pace throughout to pick up the win in his first DCRP outing since a June 4 triumph last year.

Munoz kept Zimmerman and reigning track champion Michael Pepper at bay much of the way before Jack Pepper rallied into the runner-up position from the tail in the closing laps. Landon Maddox snared the show position with M. Pepper and Travis Baird rounding out the top five.

Laverne, Oklahoma's Matt O'Hair kicked off his IMCA Hobby Stock title defense by racing to victory lane in the 20-lapper from the ninth starting position after posting three wins last year.

While Tyler Walker led from the pole position, O'Hair needed just one lap to charge from ninth to second. O'Hair went to work on Walker before taking command on the fifth circuit. O'Hair spent the balance of the race keeping Duane Wahrman and Reagan Sellard at bay.

Sellard slipped by Wahrman for second in the final rounds and fell just short of O'Hair at the line. Wahrman settled for third behind O'Hair and Sellard with Walker and Cameron Austin rounding out the top five.

Quick on the Draw at DCRP – Season Opener on Saturday!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 13, 2017) – Being quick on the draw has historically been an imperative key to success in survival in the southwest Kansas locale of Dodge City.

Likewise, busting out of the gates quickly at Dodge City Raceway Park is critical when eying a potential track championship at the state-of-the-art 3/8-mile clay oval.

Along with a full slate of white knuckle racing action is an Easter Egg Hunt for children eight and under.

While an opening night win doesn't necessarily pave the road to a championship, it can certainly make for a smoother road on down the line. And a top-five finish at the worst sets the stage for a potential championship campaign.

Over the past five seasons at DCRP, only four opening night winners have gone on to win the season championship in their respective division among the five current classes.

However, 19 of 22 (86.4%) track champions over the past five seasons managed a top-five finish on opening night.

A look by division at prospective paths to the title....

Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars:Going into the third full year of DCRP Sprint Car competition, the two past champions have both finished among the top five on opening night with Luke Cranston racing to a third-place finish in 2015 and then Taylor Velasquez kicking off his title run with a fourth-place showing last year.

Opening night winners in the DCRP Sprint Car ranks have included Brian Herbert in 2016 and Ty Williams in 2015.

IMCA Modifieds:Over the past five seasons, not a single opening night winner has gone on to capture the title although three runner-ups have gone on to the crown. Reigning champion Nick Link earned a runner-up finish in last year's season-opener as did 2015 champion Austin Allen and 2012 champ Brendon Gemmill. Allen kicked off the first of three consecutive title drives with a fourth-place finish in 2013 before a seventh-place run to open the 2014 season.

IMCA Sport Modifieds:Four of the past five Sport Mod champs have finished among the podium on opening night, though none of have topped the lidlifter. Defending champ Kevin Tabor posted a runner-up finish in last year's opener, matching Jeff Kaup's second-place finish that launched his 2014 title drive. Kaup's first of three straight titles kicked off with a third-place run in 2013, matching 2012 champ Bart Baker's third-place opening night showing. Kaup's third title opened with him in a hole after an 11th-place finish to open the 2015 season.

IMCA Stock Cars:The Stock Car ranks are the one division that an opening night win seems to be a positive indicator with three of that past five opening night winners going on to win the championship including Perry Misner in 2012 and 2014 and then Michael Pepper in 2015. Billy Phelps claimed the 2013 title after finishing third on opening night while Pepper earned his second straight crown last year after beginning the season with a third-place run.

Opening night winners in the IMCA Stock Cars over the past five years include Tyler Tipton (2016), Michael Pepper (2015), Perry Misner (2014 and 2012) and Shannon Maughlin (2013).

IMCA Hobby Stocks:Evolving from Thunder Cars to IMCA Hobby Stocks in recent years, the eventual champion has finished among the top five on opening night on four of five occasions. Cody Davis kicked off his 2015 championship run with an opening night win while Matt O'Hair (2016), Dustin Walker (2013) and Dan Rogers (2012) all went on to claim titles after earning runner-up finishes to open the season. O'Hair bounced back from an 11th place opening night showing to capture the 2014 crown.

Tickets to Saturday night's season opener that includes an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available at http://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Opening Night & Easter Eggs at DCRP this Saturday!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 10, 2017) – A big night awaits at Dodge City Raceway Park this Saturday as the 3/8-mile clay oval kicks off with the opening round of championship chase action with an Easter Egg hunt for kids as well to round out the evening.

It will be a great night for the kids eight and under with an Easter Egg hunt to celebrate the weekend.

And it will be a great night of entertainment for kids and adults alike with the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks all battling it out in the opening leg of the chase for the championship.

Saturday's racing action gets under way at 7:30 p.m. with tickets just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

A handful of drivers hope to kick off DCRP title defenses in strong from including Taylor Velasquez, Nick Link, Kevin Tabor, Michael Pepper and Matt O'Hair.

Turpin, Oklahoma's Velasquez reigns as defending Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car champion after outdistancing Wichita's Mike Peters by 50 points for the crown. Link tries to repeat after capturing his first IMCA Modified title in 2016, Tabor goes after another title after unseating Jeff Kaup in the IMCA Sport Modified ranks, Pepper guns for a third consecutive IMCA Stock Car title and O'Hair defends the IMCA Hobby Stock crown.

The April 15 season opener marks the first of two April events at DCRP with Lewis Automotive Night featuring all five championship chase divisions to follow on Saturday, April 29.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park consists of 14 total nights of racing action, culminating with the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series for the "Boot Hill Showdown" on October 27-18. The complete 2017 schedule of events at Dodge City Raceway Park is available athttp://www.dodgecityraceway.com/schedule/.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

World of Outlaws "Boot Hill Showdown" Tickets at DCRP Available!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 30, 2017) – Get ready for it race fans, as the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series makes its return to the state-of-the-art Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas this October after a year's absence.

And you can get your "Boot Hill Showdown" tickets now for the biggest Sprint Car event in the state of Kansas and beyond for 2017. The two-day event that brings the best Sprint Car drivers in the world to the southwest corner of Kansas for a good old-fashioned showdown is set for October 27-28.

Ticket packages for both nights are available for $70 for reserved seats and $65 for general admission. Single night tickets are $45 each night for reserved and $40 for general admission. Children eleven and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets may be purchased at https://dirtcar.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=255.

This October's World of Outlaws double this October marks the first series appearance atop the racy 3/8-mile clay oval since July of 2015 when Memphis-area shoe Jason Sides and North Dakota's Donny Schatz split victory honors.

Sides' triumph proved as redemption for getting nipped at the line by Schatz two years earlier while Schatz' victory marked his second win in the last five World of Outlaws events at DCRP for the now eight-time and reigning series champion.

While Sides and Schatz are the most recent series winners at DCRP, it's Oklahoma native and 2013 WoO champion Daryn Pittman that has enjoyed the most success in recent years with three triumphs in the most recent five events including a two-night sweep of the 2014 "Boot Hill Showdown".

Ten different drivers have reached DCRP victory lane in 21 World of Outlaws feature events dating back to 2004 with Joey Saldana atop the overall win charts with three triumphs. Saldana's most recent "Boot Hill Showdown" triumph occurred on June 14, 2010.

The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series "Boot Hill Showdown" at Dodge City Raceway Park on October 27-28 will lead into the series season-ending at the Dirt Track at Charlotte.

Joining in on "Boot Hill Showdown" action on both night at DCRP will be the IMCA Hobby Stocks with racing action getting under way at 7:00 p.m. on both nights.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park features an action-packed 14 nights of competition including several specials such as the $3,000-to-win Lewis Automotive DCRP Sprint Car Nationals on June 16-17, the Fifth Annual Modified Stampede on May 6, the Fourth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem on August 19, Driver Appreciation Night on July 28 and the Fifth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event on September 16 before wrapping it up with the World of Outlaws on October 27-28.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Season Opener Around the Corner!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 28, 2017) – It's nearly time to flip the page of the calendar to April. And that means we're well into the countdown towards opening night of dirt track racing action that is just over two weeks away at Dodge City Raceway Park.

The April 15 season opener will go green at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

It marks the first of a dozen nights of championship chase action at DCRP before closing out the season with the return of the World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series on October 27-28.

The DCRP Sprint Cars and IMCA Modifieds will be in action over all 12 nights of championship chase action with the IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks each getting in ten rounds of competition.

Turpin, Oklahoma's Taylor Velasquez reigns as defending Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car champion after outdistancing Wichita's Mike Peters by 50 points for the crown. Nick Link tries to repeat after capturing his first IMCA Modified title in 2016, Kevin Tabor goes after another title after unseating Jeff Kaup in the IMCA Sport Modified ranks, Michael Pepper guns for a third consecutive IMCA Stock Car title and Matt O'Hair defends the IMCA Hobby Stock crown.

The April 15 season opener marks the first of two April events at DCRP with Lewis Automotive Night featuring all five championship chase divisions to follow on Saturday, April 29.

It also begins an action packed-season consisting of 14 overall nights of competition including several specials such as the $3,000-to-win Lewis Automotive DCRP Sprint Car Nationals on June 16-17, the Fifth Annual Modified Stampede on May 6, the Fourth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem on August 19, Driver Appreciation Night on July 28 and the Fifth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event on September 16 before wrapping it up with the World of Outlaws on October 27-28.

Tickets to the April 15 DCRP season opener are just $15 for adults with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP & Longdale Speedway Working Together to Better Racing in the RegionLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (February 16, 2017) – In an era in which some racetracks seem to come and go on a frequent basis, the two most well-established tracks in the Northwest Oklahoma-Southwest Kansas region continue to work together to establish the stability and strength of racing in the area.

Dodge City Raceway Park in Dodge City, KS, and Oklahoma's Longdale Speedway both rank as the premier dirt track racing facilities within their respective states.

Individually, both tracks have worked successfully to build solid regular programs along with special events.

Collectively, DCRP track promoter Tommie Estes, Jr., and Longdale Speedway promoter Greg Burgess have worked actively to negate any significant scheduling conflicts among the premier tracks in the region.

"We only have one or two dates that overlap, but we've made sure not to schedule on any of each other's major dates," Estes, Jr., of DCRP commented.

Both tracks feature a guaranteed, regular payout that is unrivaled in the region with DCRP presenting an overall points fund for its regular divisions at year's end and Longdale introducing a point fund for its seven-race "Top Gun Series" of events in 2017.

The result is a solid, reliable schedule of events for the IMCA Modified, Sport Modified and Stock Car competitors in the area with DCRP hosting 14 nights of competition in 2017 and Longdale Speedway boasting a schedule that includes 23 nights of competition.

"Tommie & I have worked together to build some pretty special events in the past, now I look forward to working with him and building our track programs to benefit the racers and the fans in the region," Longdale's Burgess commented.

Longdale Speedway kicks off the 2017 season on March 11 while Dodge City Raceway Park fires into action on April 15.

Longdale Speedway is located one-half mile south of Longdale, OK, on Highway 58. For more information, contact the track at 580-886-5375 or check www.longdalespeedway.net.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Set for 2017 with Banquet in the BooksLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (February 1, 2017) – The focus shifts to the upcoming 2017 season with this past Saturday night's Dodge City Raceway Park Awards Banquet officially putting the 2016 season in the books.

More than 200 attendees took in Saturday night's festivities at the Western State Bank Expo adjacent to the 3/8-mile DCRP clay oval with the top contenders in each of the track's five championship chase divisions recognized during the evening.

"My dad and I have been racing together for 17 years, and this is our first championship," the 25-year old Velasquez of Turpin, OK, said of his DCRP Sprint Car championship. "We're just a small, family team, it's great to get a championship like this and to get it at Dodge City Raceway Park is a real honor."

While others among the top ten and each champion also picked up their hardware and point fund monies, Stock Car champ Michael Pepper picked up an extra $100 and the 2016 DCRP Feature Winner board for racking up the most feature wins over the course of the 2016 season. Pepper racked up nine wins to top the overall win charts for a second year in a row.

With the 2016 Awards Banquet completed, attention turns to the 2017 season that begins with a full slate of championship chase action on Saturday night, April 15.

The 2017 season at Dodge City Raceway Park is loaded with a number of big events including the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car series that wraps up the DCRP season on October 27-28, the $3,000-to-win DCRP Sprint Car Nationals on June 16-17, the Fifth Annual Modified Stampede on May 6, the Fourth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem on August 19, the Stock Car Spectacular on June 3 and the popular Driver's Appreciation Night on July 28.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP's Best of 2016 to be Honored Next SaturdayLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (January 19, 2017) – Another big season of racing action is just around the corner with the April 15 season opener at Dodge City Raceway Park less than three months away.

But first, it's time to honor the top contenders in each of the weekly divisions atop the 3/8-mile clay oval at the Saturday night, January 28, DCRP Award Banquet at the Western Expo Banquet Center located adjacent With another banner season in the books at the picturesque Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas, all that remains is the annual awards banquet.

Tickets to the event are just $25 per person and must be ordered by January 21 to determine an accurate headcount. Tickets may be ordered by calling Gina Wilson at 620-339-9873 or Tommie Estes, Jr., at 405-238-8485.

The top ten in points in all five divisions (Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks) that competed in at least 80% of the events will receive trophies and point fund money.

Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars:Turpin's Taylor Velasquez posted four wins among his ten finishes among the top-five in 12 events with no finish worse than eighth en route to his first DCRP championship. Velasquez took the crown by 50 markers over Wichita veteran Mike Peters with 2015 champ Luke Cranston in third.

IMCA Modifieds:It all came down to the final night with Rolla's Nick Link emerging from an intense three-way battle for the crown over Ryan Heger and William Nusser. Link took his first DCRP title by just six points.

IMCA Sport Modifieds:Finishing among the top ten in all 13 feature events was enough for Dodge City's Kevin Tabor to unseat Jeff Kaup from the role of IMCA Sport Modified champion. Tabor posted podium finishes in three of the final five events of the year to secure the title by a 33-point margin.

IMCA Stock Cars:Lakin's Michael Pepper dominated in the IMCA Stock Car ranks by picking up nine wins in 12 events as he raced to a second consecutive track title by a hefty 134-point margin over Chris Oliver, who snared runner-up point honors on the final night.

Following the Saturday night, January 28, DCRP Awards Banquet, the 2017 slate of 14 events begins with a full slate of Opening Night championship chase action on Saturday night, April 15.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Awards Banquet Set for January 28Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (December 2, 2016) – With another banner season in the books at the picturesque Dodge City Raceway Park in southwest Kansas, all that remains is the annual awards banquet.

The top 2016 competitors in each division will receive their hardware and points fund money on Saturday night, January 28, 2017, at the Western Expo Center that is located adjacent to the track at the intersection of US 56 and US 283 on the south edge of Dodge City, KS.

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 7:00 p.m. and the awards ceremony to follow.

Tickets to the event are just $25 per person and must be ordered by January 21, 2017, to determine an accurate headcount. Tickets may be ordered by calling Gina Wilson at 620-339-9873 or Tommie Estes, Jr., at 405-238-8485.

The top ten in points in all five divisions (Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks) that competed in at least 80% of the events will receive trophies and point fund money.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

World of Outlaws Return to DCRP in 2017 as Track Schedule ReleasedLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (November 1, 2016) – After a year's absence, the Craftsman World of Outlaws Sprint Car series will return to the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park clay oval in southwest Kansas in 2017 as the track's schedule was released today.

The two-night World of Outlaws stand set for October 27-28 highlights a strong schedule of events that includes 14 nights of competition over the course of the year.

The return of the world's premier Sprint Car series marks the first World of Outlaws events at DCRP since Jason Sides and Donny Schatz split top honors on July 3 and 4 of the 2015 season.

The October 27-28 WoO double will put an exclamation mark on the 2017 DCRP season that kicks off April 15 with the opening night of championship chase action that includes Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

The track's championship chase action will conclude with the Fifth Annual Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event on September 16.

Along the way, several special events will liven things up with the Fifth Annual Modified Stampede on May 6, the Fourth Annual Sport Modified Mayhem on August 19 and a Stock Car spectacular on June 3.

Additionally, the Steve King Memorial will shift to June 16-17 with the DRCP vs. URSS Sprint Cars battling it out for a $3,000 winner's share with $600 to start.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

While Roach and Knight enjoyed victory honors, other Saturday night winners included Cole Traugott in IMCA Modifieds, Michael Pepper in IMCA Stock Cars and David Berger in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

In the 30-lap Sport Modified Mayhem feature event, Woodward's Roach battled past Dustin Daniels with just seven laps to go and held on the rest of the way to earn victory honors.

Roach and Daniels started from the front row and battled throughout for the top spot, exchanging the lead several times along the way before Roach took command for keeps on the 23rd lap.

Colby's Daniels had one last at running down the leader after a final caution with five laps to go, but Roach was flawless on the top side to preserve the victory.

Daniels settled for second with Austin Walker rallying from the 11th starting position to capture show honors. Jeff Kaup battled past Jeremy Sigler on the final restart to snare fourth with Sigler rounding out the top five.

In the DCRP Sprint Car ranks, Tyler Knight gunned into the lead from his pole starting position and kept Ray Seemann and Mike Peters at bay throughout the 20-lapper for his first DCRP win since June of 2015 aboard the Myers Racing Engines/Superior Fence No. 11k.

While Knight, Seemann and Peters occupied the podium, Tracey Hill made a late move around track points leader Taylor Velasquez for fourth.

In IMCA Modified action, Cole Traugott escaped an early incident and went on to capture his fifth win in his last five DCRP starts of the year.

After starting tenth, Traugott got loose in turns one and two on the second round, narrowly escaping as Brendon Gemmill and points contender William Nusser were collected.

Third after a pair of cautions two laps later, Traugott disposed of Troy Gemmill on a lap four restart and then wrestled the lead away from Randy Wilson by the completion of the lap.

Woodward's Traugott cruised on the rest of the way with Gemmill moving into second for keeps just prior to the midway point. Wilson settled for third with Cody Gearhart and 14th-starter Ryan Heger rounding out the top five. With the fifth-place finish, Hugoton's Heger takes a nine-point lead over William Nusser and Nick Link into the September 24 season championship finale.

Five championships are still on the line with Taylor Velasquez, Nick Link, Kevin Tabor, Michael Pepper and Matt O'Hair leading the way into Saturday night's action with several of the chases still very much up for grabs.

A look at this year's title chases...

Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars:Two wins in a row since the Boothill Showdown and four on the season has Taylor Velasquez back atop the point charts. But not by much though, as defending track champ Luke Cranston is just four points off the lead pace going into Saturday's action.

IMCA Modifieds:The battle for the top spot keeps getting tighter in the Modified ranks. Twenty-three points separated Nick Link from his rivals last time out. Now, only 20 points separate the top three with Link just ten points ahead of William Nusser and then Ryan Heger another ten points back. The pressure is building...

IMCA Sport Modifieds:The battle wages on along the Sport Mod Mason-Dixon line with Northern rep Kevin Tabor extending his lead 51 points over defending champ Jeff Kaup, who may have suffered a critical blow to his defense with a DNF last time out on July 29.

Plenty of invaders are to be expected for Mayhem with Woodward's Mike Roach the defending winner after Penokee, KS, shoe Clay Money topped the inaugural version.

IMCA Stock Cars:The doctor is in command, with defending champ Michael Pepper riding a five-race win streak that has pushed his season total to seven triumphs and extended his points lead to 96 markers over Marlin Hogie.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

While the IMCA Sport Modifieds will battle it out for a $1,000 winner's share, the Saturday night card will also include a full card of Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Woodward, Oklahoma's Mike Roach reigns as defending Sport Modified Mayhem winner after topping a field of 29 entries last year. Clay Money topped the inaugural version of Sport Modified Mayhem in 2014.

While Robert Elliott is the most recent DCRP winner, Jeff Kaup has held the hottest of hands in recent IMCA Sport Modified action with four overall wins on the season.

But with a pair of early back-to-back DNF's, Kaup is still in chase mode as he tries to track down Kevin Tabor for the IMCA Sport Modified points lead. Tabor takes a 51 point lead over Kaup into Saturday's action with only the September 24 Jerry Soderberg Memorial Championship event remaining after this weekend.

While Kaup is running out of time in his title defense, Kyle Wiens enters Saturday's action ranked third in IMCA Sport Modified points with Brian May and Alex Wiens also among the top five.

Others leading the way into Saturday's card include Taylor Velasquez in DCRP Sprint Cars, Nick Link in IMCA Modifieds, Michael Pepper in IMCA Stock Cars and Matt O'Hair in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

While Pepper and O'Hair both hold strong advantages in their respective title chases, the leads for Velasquez and Link are both tenuous at best. Velasquez is just four points ahead of defending track champ Luke Cranston in the Sprint Car battle while Link is only ten markers ahead of William Nusser in the Modified chase.

General admission for Saturday's Third Annual Sport Modified Mayhem event is just $15 with children 11 and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

After Johnson won the opening two rounds of the USAC Southwest "Freedom Tour" earlier in the week, the Phoenix shoe added a POWRi West Summer Showdown win to kick off Saturday night's feature action atop the 3/8-mile Dodge City Raceway Park.

And the sweep of the night and "Freedom Tour" was well within reach with Johnson gridding the feature from the pole position. But, after leading the opening half of the race and then once again recapturing the lead, Johnson surrendered the point to Hodges in the final handful of circuits in the 30-lapper.

It was Hodges third overall win of the season aboard the Jackson Compaction/Mesilla Valley Trucking No. 74x Maxim and snapped a run of five consecutive wins for defending champion Johnson.

"That was a bad piece of driving there on my part," Hodges said of handing the lead back over to Johnson on a lap 24 restart. "I didn't think there was that much down there, but then I tried it and it stuck. We were fortunate to have a good enough car to get back out front."

Hodges had chased Johnson from the outset, working the upper portion of the track as Johnson trimmed the berm in each corner.

Johnson kept Hodges at bay over the initial half of the race before Hodges took advantage of a lap 17 restart to take command.

Johnson returned the favor when Hodges left the low side of turn one open on the next restart six laps later. Hodges proved too strong though, battling back into the lead for keeps on the 26th lap and then surviving another pair of cautions with three laps to go to secure the win.

Johnson settled for second with fellow Arizona racer Shon Deskins capturing the show position. Deskins briefly battled past Johnson just past the halfway mark for second before Johnson surged back towards the front.

In just his eighth career wingless start and first of the year, Wichita resident Jeremy Campbell raced to a fourth-place finish with Charles Davis, Jr., rounding out the top five after running third over the initial half of the race.

Tennessee's Anthony Nicholson finished out his first "Freedom Tour" with a sixth-place run as Dennis Gile, Shannon McQueen, Jordon Mallett and Zach Blurton.

In the POWRi West "Summer Showdown" portion of the evening, R.J. Johnson jumped into the lead at the outset and led all the way in the 20-lapper to become the third different winner of the week as Michelle Decker held off Matt Sherrell for runner-up honors.

While Velasquez notched his second Sprint Car win in as many weeks, other Driver's Appreciation Night winners atop the 3/8-mile clay oval among the field of 85 cars included Cole Traugott in IMCA Modifieds, Robert Elliott in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Michael Pepper in IMCA Stock Cars and Matt O'Hair in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

In the 20-lap Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature that put the wraps on the night, Velasquez took advantage a lap four restart to take the lead away from Mike Peters and maintained command the rest of the way aboard the Bearcat Well Service/Fronk Oil Company No. 21x for his fourth DCRP win of the year.

While Velasquez started on the front row outside, pole starter Peters gunned into the lead on the initial start that was waved off when Jordan Randles got into the turn four wall and turned over and then jumped ahead of Velasquez again on the second start.

"He was getting some good runs on me on those original starts," Velasquez explained.

But when the caution flew after Brandon Sprott's turn four spin after three laps, Velasquez pounced on Peters on the restart and led the rest of the way as the final 17 laps ran off in non-stop fashion.

After entering the night one point behind Luke Cranston in the championship points chase, the Turpin, OK, racer took over the points lead. But not by much, as Cranston worked his way forward to claim runner-up honors.

Racing from fourth to eighth in the opening handful of laps, Cranston battled past Jeremy Huish for third just past the midway point and then slid past Peters for second with the white flag in sight.

Peters settled for third with Huish and Ray Seemann rounding out the top five.

Woodward's Cole Traugott made the most of his first visit to DCRP since May 21 by reeling off his fourth IMCA Modified win in his last four starts atop the 3/8-mile clay oval.

In the process, Traugott played the role of spoiler by taking the lead away from Jack Kirchoff just three laps shy of the checkered flag in the 20-lapper.

While Traugott worked forward from 12th, Kirchoff jumped into the lead at the outset from the front row outside. With Kirchoff leading the way, Traugott cracked the top five by the 12th lap then picked off position by position to set up the race-winning pass for the win on a lap 18 restart.

Traugott beat Kirchoff to the line with William Nusser, Kale Beavers and David Solberg rounding out the top five.

The IMCA Sport Modifieds came down to the final laps as well with Clinton, Oklahoma's Robert Elliott battling past Kale Roach just two laps from the end of the 20-lapper for his first DCRP win.

While Elliott worked forward from 11th, it was tenth-starter Roach wresting the lead away from early leader Toby Witthuhn on the ninth round.

Elliott was on the march though, sitting third when defending track champion Jeff Kaup spun from contention with front end woes after 11 laps. Elliott took second away from Witthuhn on the 13th round and then after a lap 16 caution, looked high and then low before battling past Roach into the lead on the white flag lap.

Elliott kept Roach at bay over the final lap to secure the win with Witthuhn, Matthew Crowell and Bart Baker rounding out the top five.

In the 15-lap IMCA Stock Car feature, Michael Pepper took advantage of a late caution to reel off his fifth consecutive win and seventh of the year overall.

While Pepper tried to battle through the pack, it looked for much of the way that Ron Hartman would put a stop to the streak. Even when Pepper finally worked his way into second with five laps to go, Hartman's lead seemed insurmountable.

But a caution one lap later changed the game, with Pepper racing by on the 13th lap to take the win ahead of Hartman, early leader Brett Copeland, Dusty Witthuhn and Chris Oliver.

The 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature was a barnburner as well, with Matt O'Hair fending off Brady Bencken and Duane Wahrman to capture his third win of the year and take over the points lead in the process.

After a pair of early melees, O'Hair raced into the lead from the sixth starting position on the second lap. Bencken and Wahrman were hot on his heels though, with the lead trio racing under a blanket over the latter half of the race.

O'Hair fought off the duo for the win with David Berger and Reagan Sellard rounding out the top five behind Bencken and Wahrman.

Action continues at Dodge City Raceway Park on Saturday night, August 20, with the fourth and final leg of the USAC Southwest non-wing Sprint Cars "Freedom Tour" along with POWRi West Midgets and the K.A.R. Evart Isaac Tribute.

While Velasquez added his third score of the year in the Sprint Car ranks, other Saturday night feature winners included Brendon Gemmill in IMCA Modifieds, Jeff Kaup in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Michael Pepper in IMCA Stock Cars and David Berger in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Finishing outside the top five for the first time this season in the July 3 "Boothill Showdown" finale, Turpin, Oklahoma's Velasquez bounced right back with a wire-to-wire win from the pole position aboard the Bearcat Well Service/Fronk Oil Company No. 21x Sprint Car.

Velasquez outgunned fellow front row starter Tracey Hill at the drop of the green flag and led throughout with action interrupted by caution just once after 11 laps for debris on the track.

"I felt like we were getting through traffic alright," Velasquez explained afterward. "I was actually a little concerned when that yellow came out, sometimes cautions can change the game completely.

Velasquez had no need for concern this time as he drove on to the checkered flag unabated with 15-year-old Hill holding off veteran shoe Mike Peters for a DCRP-career best finish in second. Peters settled for the show position with Luke Cranston gaining three positions after the lap 11 caution to capture fourth and hold on to the track points lead by just one marker over Velasquez. Jeremy Huish rounded out the top five.

In the 20-lap IMCA Modified main event, Ponca City, OK, native Brendon Gemmill took command on the third circuit and led the rest of the way to capture his second DCRP win in a row.

The past track champion gridded the field fourth and raced by pole starter David Solberg on a lap three restart with Mike Lunow and William Nusser following suit.

Lunow tried to keep up with the lead pace, but Gemmill gradually opened up a dozen car-length advantage. Lunow cut into that in the closing handful of circuits but couldn't get close enough to challenge Gemmill for the point.

Gemmill was chased to the line by Lunow and Nusser with Joel Lane in fourth as Casey Jo Gemmill made a late move to round out the top five.

Jeff Kaup continued his pursuit of a fourth consecutive IMCA Sport Modified track championship by racing to his fourth victory of the year in Saturday's non-stop 15-lap main event.

Woodward's Kaup raced from sixth to second in the opening pair of laps and then battled past early leader Kyle Wiens on the high side to take command on the seventh circuit.

Kaup checked out to secure another victory, though he gained a minimal amount on current points leader Kevin Tabor, who emerged atop the battle for runner-up honors. Jeremy Sigler claimed third with Bart Baker and Wiens rounding out the top five.

No late-race dramatics were necessary for Lakin's Michael Pepper this time out as he claimed his fourth consecutive IMCA Stock Car feature win and sixth of the year to better his 2015 championship campaign that netted five wins.

After late-race moves to win the last two events, Pepper pounced on the lead early by racing past Shannon Maughlin on the second round. Pepper opened up nearly a straightaway lead that was erased by a caution just three laps shy of the checkered flag in the 12-lapper. Pepper was not to be denied though, keeping Maughlin and Chris Oliver at bay over the closing laps.

In the 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature, hometown shoe David Berger battled into the lead on the fourth lap and led the rest of the way for his first win of the year.

After getting past early leader Tyler Walker, Berger had his hands full holding off Reagan Sellard, Matt O'Hair, Duane Wahrman and Cody Davis the rest of the way.

It was a car with a familiar look to long-time racing fans in Dodge City. But, rather than retired Garry Lee Maier, it was El Paso native John Carney II behind the wheel of the white Lubbock Wrecker Service/Steward Builders No. 11x Sprint Car.

Carney II slid past Show-Me Stater Brad Loyet on the 19th round, led a high-speed chase through traffic and then weathered one final caution with four laps to go to capture the $10,000 winner's share in the 30-lapper.

"That car was locked down, they're fun to drive when they're that good," Carney II said in victory lane.

It was the first weekend out for the newly formed team. "I really have to thank these guys. We put this together to just do a few hit-and-miss here and there. And look where we are now!"

Carney II had his work cut out for him, gridding the field sixth with Loyet and Friday night winner Jack Dover leading the way to the green flag.

Loyet won the race to the first corner, but Dover charged back in front down the backstretch to lead the opening lap. Loyet battled back in turns one and two on the second round to take command and paced the field while wading through a pair of cautions in the opening half-dozen circuits.

Getting a stretch of green flag laps beginning on lap seven, Loyet led the way in front of Dover and Carney II, who had waited just three laps to make his way into third. A three-way battle for the point was rapidly developing when traffic came into play on the 12th lap, only to be foiled when Dover grenade an engine going into turn three on the 14th round.

Back under way, Loyet took off briefly only to have Carney II closing back in to challenge just past the midway point. Carney II got the run he needed entering turns one and two on the 19th round and successfully slid into the lead.

With traffic back into play by the 21st lap, Loyet kept the heat on Carney II for the $10,000 victory until the red lights flickered with just four laps to go when Joe Wood, Jr., tagged the turn two wall and flipped at the same time that Forest Sutherland spun to a stop in turn three.

Carney II took off on the final restart and cruised to the checkered flag ahead of Loyet with Lincoln, Nebraska's Don Droud, Jr., rounding out the podium in third. C.J. Johnson fought off Danny Jennings over the closing rounds for fourth, with Jennings settling for fifth after taking the position from defending Steve King Memorial winner Tony Bruce, Jr., just three laps shy of the checkered flag.

Bruce, Jr., settled for sixth with Jeremy Campbell climbing seven positions from 14th to seventh. After topping the 305-ci portion, Jason Martin rallied from 17th to eighth with 20th-starter Jon Freeman and Jake Greider completing the top ten.

URSS vs. Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars

Now a resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, Jason Martin rarely gets an opportunity to race in front of his native Liberal, KS, friends and family.

Martin took full advantage of the opportunity to do just that by leading wire-to-wire in the 25-lap URSS vs. Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car portion of the "Boothill Showdown" Steve King Memorial to take the $2,000 winner's share.

"There was some bad boys behind me, I had to be on my A-game to keep them there," Martin said after the triumph aboard the Trucks Plus/Midwest Linings No. 5x entry over a field of 39 competitors.

After a sixth-place run from 18th in Friday's preliminary event, Martin earned a position in Sunday's redraw after heat race action and pulled the pole starting position for the feature event with reigning track champion Luke Cranston alongside.

Martin gunned into the lead at the outset and kept Cranston at bay throughout, surviving three minor cautions in the opening 15 rounds and then one final stoppage after 22 laps when Keefe Hemel and Ty Williams went for a wild double-flip in turn two.

Martin held off Cranston on the final three-lap dash to the stripe with John Carney II tuning up for the NCRA portion of the event by taking the final podium position in third. Jeremy Huish was fourth with Mike Peters rounding out the top five.

New Zealand native Glenn Waterland finished off a sweep of the weekend's Colorado Lightning Sprints presented by Eagle Chassis competition by wiring the field in Sunday night's 15-lap feature.

After taking control in the latter stages of Friday night's preliminary feature, Waterland jumped into the lead at the drop of the green flag and led throughout in the non-stop affair to take top honors ahead of Blaine Schubarth and Johnny Boos.

While the Ponca City, OK, native captured his first DCRP win since last year's season finale, other H&H Roofing Night winners included Jeff Kaup in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Michael Pepper in IMCA Stock Cars and Bryan Habiger in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Gemmill started the 20-lap IMCA Modified feature event from the front row outside and led throughout to capture the win by nearly a straightaway in the No. g3 entry.

After a pair of incidents eliminated one-third of the 21-car field before a lap was completed, Gemmill gunned into the lead and was a straightaway ahead of Tracy Link and Ryan Heger when the caution flew after eight laps.

While his lead was erased, Gemmill wasted little time reestablishing his advantage and held it to the line. In his wake, Heger raced into second and held the spot the rest of the way with Link, Tom Beavers and William Nusser rounding out the top five.

In the 12-lap IMCA Sport Modified main event, Woodward's Jeff Kaup took over at the midway point and raced on to his third victory of the year.

While three-time and reigning champ Kaup worked forward from fifth, Alex Wiens paced the opening handful of laps before running afoul of infield tire. Kaup assumed the point and led the rest of the way to take the checkered flag ahead of Kevin Tabor and Jeremy Sigler.

Lakin's Michael Pepper kept his roll going in the IMCA Stock Cars with a late move around Marlin Hogie to win the 12-lapper.

Hogie led the opening nine rounds before the defending champion raced by on the high side with just over two laps remaining to capture his fifth win of the season and third in a row ahead of Hogie and Brett Copeland.

In IMCA Hobby Stock action, Ingalls shoe Bryan Habiger broke a DCRP victory lane dry spell by winning his first 12-lap feature in several years.

Habiger battled past David Berger on the third lap and raced the rest of the way to the checkered flag unabated ahead of Duane Wahrman and Reagan Sellard.

While Cranston took advantage of lapped traffic in the closing laps to win his first Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car feature of the year and Lunow denied a late challenge from Clay Sellard for IMCA Modified honors, other Saturday night winners included Jeremy Sigler in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Michael Pepper in IMCA Stock Cars and Cody Davis in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

In the 15-lap DCRP Sprint Car feature, Ness City native Cranston ran third for the initial 11 circuits before taking advantage of a Koby Walters bobble to take second on the 12th lap and then using a lapped car to take advantage of race-long leader Mike Peters on the 13th lap.

"Traffic worked out our way tonight," Cranston said after the victory aboard the Myers Racing Engines/S&S Trailer Sales No. 20 Sprint Car. "Next time, it'll probably be us that gets balled up in traffic."

While traffic worked to the defending track champion's advantage on the 13th lap, it nearly cost him the lead on the last lap. Cranston craftily worked to the high side of traffic in the final corner to deny a late Walters run at a second win of the season.

Peters settled for third behind Cranston and Walters after leading the opening 12 rounds with current DCRP Sprint Car points leader Taylor Velasquez and Tyler Knight rounding out the top five.

In IMCA Modified action, Dodge City's Mike Lunow raced into the lead on the eighth round and then survived a late caution that gave Clay Sellard a shot at making it two wins in a row in the 20-lapper

After starting eighth, Lunow needed just two laps to work his way up to third and then took second from Kale Beavers by the fifth round. Three laps later, Lunow battled past Tracy Link for the point and checked out on the field.

In Lunow's wake, Sellard battled through the field and took second away from Link with a handful of laps to go but hardly had Lunow in sight a full straightaway in the distance.

That changed when the caution flew with just three laps to go when Randle McRoberts looped it off turn four and collected Trent Gray and William Nusser in a high impact collision.

Set for a three-lap dash to the stripe, Lunow held off Sellard to seal the deal with Beavers, Nick Link and Kevin Gray rounding out the top five.

Great Bend's Jeremy Sigler became the 16th different winner in the last 18 IMCA Sport Modified feature events at DCRP by fending off the advances of Brian May throughout the 15-lapper.

Sigler battled past Alex Wiens for the point on the second round then had his hands full the rest of the way fighting off May. Sigler was up to the task though, taking his first DCRP win since the 2015 season opener ahead of May with three-time and reigning champion Jeff Kaup, current points leader Kevin Tabor and Mike Appel rounding out the top five.

Lakin's Michael Pepper continued his winning ways in the IMCA Stock Car ranks by picking off his fourth win of the season in the 15-lap feature.

Pepper had to work for this one though, pressuring Chris Oliver throughout before finally slipping by on the white-flag lap to steal the win. Oliver settled for runner-up honors with Ron Hartman, Marlin Hogie and Brett Copeland rounding out the top five.

In the IMCA Hobby Stock ranks, Bucklin's Cody Davis assumed the point on the seventh circuit and led the rest of the way to take his third DCRP win of the year in the 15-lap feature.

It was fifth-starter Bryan Habiger gunning into the lead at the outset of the Hobby Stock main event with Davis and Matt O'Hair quickly moving into second and third, respectively, on the opening round.

Davis worked the top side around O'Hair for second on the seventh circuit and then found himself in the lead when Habiger lost power exiting turn four and pulled to the infield.

When O'Hair spun from contention two laps later, Davis cruised on to victory lane ahead with a half straightaway advantage over Duane Wahrman. Reagan Sellard was third with Tyler Walker and Tom Reed rounding out the top five.

Velasquez slipped ahead of Brian Herbert just long enough upon the completion of the ninth lap to take command and then led the rest of the way aboard the Bearcat Well Service/Fronk Oil Company No. 21x Sprint Car to secure the win.

"We were fortunate to get the lead right before that caution," Velasquez said after the win.

After Kade Hagans got on his side in turn two on the original start, Velasquez made an opening corner bid for the lead on the ensuing restart from his fourth starting position. But, after sliding out front in the opening pair of corners, fell in behind Herbert and front row starters Zach Blurton and Jeremy Huish.

Velasquez wasted little time working forward, taking over second by the third lap and going to work on Herbert for the point.

The Turpin, OK, racer edged ahead at the completion of the ninth lap only to have Herbert surge back ahead on the low side. But, Herbert's resurgence was negated when the caution flew for Brandon Sprott's disabled mount in turn two and reverted scoring to the ninth lap.

Velasquez took off on the restart and kept Herbert at bay the rest of the way to collect the win. Following a final caution with eight laps to go, Luke Cranston made his way past Zach Blurton in the closing laps to snare third with Ty Williams gaining three positions in the final circuits to capture fourth as Huish slipped by Blurton at the line to round out the top five.

In IMCA Modified action, Bucklin's Clay Sellard rebounded from a mid-race one position penalty to take his first 20-lap win of the season atop the DCRP clay oval.

With Tom Beavers setting the pace early on, he soon had 10th starter Clay Sellard and 13th starter Brendon Gemmill nipping at his heels for the lead. Sellard raced past Beavers for the lead on the top side of turn two on the ninth round just as Gemmill looped it on the low side and fell from contention.

Mike Lunow followed Sellard's lead around Beavers and then assumed the point with eight laps to go when Sellard was put back one position for brake-checks on several restarts.

Sellard wasted little time recapturing the lead and then rode the high line to hold off Lunow the rest of the way to the line with Tracy Link dodging the carnage to capture third from the 21st starting position. Brad Keller was fourth with Beavers rounding out the top five.

The IMCA Sport Modifieds added yet another name to the list of winners with Garden City's Toby Witthuhn gunning into the lead on the opening round and leading all 15 laps to become the sixth different winner of the year and 15th different winner in the last 17 events.

Witthuhn went from third to first on the opening lap and then kept Brian May and Jeff Kaup behind him the rest of the way with Kevin Tabor and Bart Baker rounding out the top five.

In IMCA Stock Car action, Michael Pepper battled ahead of Marlin Hogie on the sixth lap and then fought off the early leader the rest of the way in the 12-lapper for his third DCRP win of the season.

After gaining the advantage, Lakin's Pepper had his hands full holding off Hogie over the final half of the race, ultimately taking the checkered flag with a two car-length advantage as opening lap leader Brett Copeland filled out the podium in third.

Following a calamitous 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stock feature event, Bucklin's Reagan Sellard was awarded his second win of the year after apparent victor David Berger was unable to successfully make it through post-race tech.

Berger led all the way in the race interrupted by a pair of multi-car incidents in the opening eight circuits that pared the field down to just five survivors. Berger held off Sellard and Duane Wahrman over the final rounds only to have the victory go to Sellard post-race with Wahrman and Bryan Habiger in second and third, respectively.

While the Lincoln, Nebraska racer dominated the Sprint Car ranks, Cole Traugott picked off his second IMCA Modified score of the year with first-time DCRP winners of 2016 including Darren Hacker in IMCA Sport Modifieds, Jason Rogers in IMCA Stock Cars and Matt O'Hair in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

After winning his heat race, Droud, Jr., gridded the field outside the front row. Pole starter C.J Johnson won the race to the first turn, but Droud, Jr., powered by on the high side and led the way off of turn two.

That essentially sealed the deal for Droud, Jr., who stretched his lead to a full straightaway within the opening handful of laps and held a half-lap lead by the time the checkered flag flew in the non-stop affair.

In the leader's wake, Johnson outdueled Jeremy Campbell for runner-up honors with Tony Bruce, Jr., and J.D. Johnson rounding out the top five.

In IMCA Modified action, Woodward's Cole Traugott raced by Arizona native Tanner Black on the top side three laps in and led the rest of the way in the 20-lapper for his second score of the season over a field of 25 entries.

While Black took the initial lead from the pole position, Traugott wasted little time rallying from the sixth starting into the lead. With Traugott and Black pacing the field ahead of Jack Kirchoff and Trent Gray much of the way, the trio of Clay Sellard, Clay Money and Cody Gearhart were battling their way through the field.

By the time a final caution flew with three laps to go, Sellard had worked his way to third in front of Money and Gearhart. Traugott took off to secure the win with Money cashing in on the final opportunity to snare runner-up honors from the 11th starting position ahead of Black, Gearhart and Sellard.

After starting tenth, Hacker chased down early pacesetter Toby Witthuhn on the seventh round and utilized the top side the rest of the way to fend off middle runner Witthuhn and bottom feeder Mike Appel for the win.

Witthuhn did pull alongside to challenge unsuccessfully on the 16th round with Appel slipping underneath for second the next time around.

Hacker was up to all challenges, taking the checkered flag just ahead of Appel and Witthuhn with Brian May in fourth and Josh Appel fighting his way into fifth in the final rounds.

In the 15-lap IMCA Stock Car feature, Selden's Jason Rogers needed just two laps to chase down Michael Pepper for the point and paced the field the rest of the way for his first DCRP win of the year.

While Rogers cruised out front, Colorado's Angel Munoz picked off a handful of positions over the final circuits to capture runner-up honors with Darren Pfeifer, Dusty Witthuhn and Pepper rounding out the top five.

The IMCA Hobby Stocks offered up a fourth different winner in as many events with Laverne, Oklahoma's Matt O'Hair racing into the lead on the fourth circuit en route to his first DCRP triumph since August of last year.

After starting fifth, O'Hair rallied past early pacesetter Bryan Habiger early on and cruised out front the rest of the way for his first triumph after capturing four DCRP victories last year. Habiger crossed the stripe second with Ruben Eichman emerging atop a wild four-car battle for third ahead of Cody Davis, Reagan Sellard and Shay Simoneu.

NCRA Sprint Car Streak on the Line Saturday at DCRPLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 6, 2016) – The streak is on the line.The NCRA Sprint Cars have been unpredictable in recent times at Dodge City Raceway Park with six different winners atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in Southwest Kansas in the last six events.

That stretch of different winners will be tested on Saturday night when the NCRA/Gomuddy.com NSL 360 Sprint Car series makes its first appearance of the season at DCRP.

At least four of the previous six NCRA Sprint winners are expected for Saturday night's action including the most recent victor, Tony Bruce, Jr., who topped last year's Steve King Memorial.

A native of Liberal, KS, Bruce, Jr., will be aboard the Danny King entry that will sport the familiar No. 88 that King fielded for many years.

Also reaching victory lane at DCRP last year was Michigan native turned Wichita resident Jeremy Campbell, who has a pair of NCRA championships to his credit.

Previous to the 2015 season, six-time series champion C.J. Johnson captured NCRA honors at Dodge City in 2014. The Quinter racer is one of three drivers to post DCRP Sprint Car wins in track title chase action thus far in 2016.

Beginning the streak of six consecutive different winners in 2010 is Goddard's J.D. Johnson, who most recently enjoyed DCRP victory lane in 2103 URSS competition. Other NCRA winners at DCRP since 2010 include Washington's Logan Forler in 2012 and Nebraska's Ryan Roberts in 2011.

While the NCRA/Gomuddy.com NSL 360 Sprint Cars battle it out, valuable championship chase points are on the line as well for the other four divisions in action with Nick Link (IMCA Modifieds), Jeff Kaup (IMCA Sport Modifieds), Tyler Tipton (IMCA Stock Cars) and Cody Davis (IMCA Hobby Stocks) out to early leads.

Tickets to Saturday's NCRA/Gomuddy.com NSL Sprint Car special at Dodge City Raceway Park are just $20 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Title Chases Taking ShapeLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (May 5, 2016) – With three nights of competition logged into the books in April, the chases for the 2016 division championships at Dodge City Raceway Park are beginning to take shape.

And that action will continue on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. with the NCRA/Gomuddy.com NSL 360 Sprint Cars headlining the night's card that includes title chase action for the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Out to the early lead in the title chases are Taylor Velasquez, Nick Link, Jeff Kaup, Tyler Tipton and Cody Davis. A quick look at each chase follows...

Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars:A top-five finisher in each of the opening three events of the year, Taylor Velasquez is out to the early lead by just six points over Tyler Knight with defending champ Luke Cranston another three points back in third as only 19 points separate the top five. The DCRP Sprint Car ranks return to action on May 21, though Velasquez, Cranston and others will likely put in the bigger powerplant to contend for Saturday night's $2,000 NCRA/NSL winner's share.

IMCA Modifieds:After a pair of runner-up finishes to start the season, a cut tire on the final lap of the most recent feature hurt Nick Link's cause. He still hangs on to the lead entering Saturday's action, though it's down to just three points over Ryan Heger.

Tickets to Saturday's NCRA/Gomuddy.com NSL Sprint Car special at Dodge City Raceway Park are just $20 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

And that $10,000 carrot just two months out makes this Saturday's action at Dodge City Raceway Park that much more appealing for the winged Sprint Cars of the NCRA/Gomuddy.com NSL 360 series.

Saturday's card that fires off at 7:30 p.m. will mark the only opportunity for the 360-ci Sprint Car ranks to get laps atop the 3/8-mile DCRP clay oval.

Along with the NCRA/NSL Sprint Car ranks, Saturday's action will also include championship chase action for the IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Wichita's Jeremy Campbell enters Saturday's card as the defending winner of the May NCRA event at DCRP, beating C.J. Johnson and Zach Blurton to the stripe. Tony Bruce, Jr., also topped NCRA at DCRP last year with a win in last year's Steve King Memorial.

Arkansas shoe Derek Hagar swept through both nights of the season-opening NCRA/Gomuddy.com NSL 360 event at Wichita's 81 Speedway in March with Lincoln, Nebraska's Don Droud, Jr., topping the most recent series event at 81 Speedway on April 16.

In the four championship chase divisions in action on Saturday, Woodward's Jeff Kaup ranks as the only repeat winner thus far through the opening pair of events.

Gunning for a fourth consecutive IMCA Sport Modified track championship, Kaup is two-for-two thus far to open up a 32 point advantage over Kevin Tabor.

Along with Kaup, other drivers looking to build upon early point leads on Saturday include Nick Link in IMCA Modifieds, Tyler Tipton in IMCA Stock Cars and Cody Davis in IMCA Hobby Stocks.

The IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Hobby Stocks have both offered up three winners in as many events thus far with two winners in as many IMCA Stock Car features.

William Nusser captured his first career feature win to take the most recent IMCA Modified feature after Cody Gearhart and Cole Traugott topped the initial pair of events while Shannon Anderson, Cody Davis and Reagan Sellard have enjoyed IMCA Hobby Stock honors.

After Tyler Tipton topped the IMCA Stock Car season opener, reigning track champion Michael Pepper bounced back to win the April 23 main event.

Tickets to Saturday's NCRA/Gomuddy.com NSL Sprint Car special at Dodge City Raceway Park are just $20 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Pit passes are $30.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Coming Up in May at DCRPLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. – The 2016 racing season at Dodge City Raceway Park is in full swing with the initial three nights of the season logged into the books during the month of April.

With the page of the calendar, attention shifts to the month of May that features a pair of big events atop the 3/8-mile DCRP clay oval in Southwest Kansas.

The initial event of May takes place next Saturday night, May 7, with the initial appearance of the NCRA/Gomuddy.com NSL 360 Sprint cars along with a full card of IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Rounding out the month of May will be the Saturday night, May 21, round of championship chase action featuring all five track divisions of Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

Past NCRA champion Jeremy Campbell, a native of Michigan now calling Wichita home, topped last year's May event at Dodge City Raceway Park with Tony Bruce, Jr., reaching NCRA victory lane at the Steve King Memorial.

Next Saturday's NCRA/NSL card will the lone opportunity for the 360-ci powered Sprint Cars to get some DCRP laps before the $10,000-to-win Steve King Memorial on July 1-2 featuring the NSL National 360's along with URSS 305's and 1200-cc Mini Sprints.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Championship Chases Heat Up on SaturdayLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 19, 2016) – The 2016 championship chases at Dodge City Raceway Park pick back up in grand fashion with a full card of action slated for this Saturday night atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas.

Thus far, action at DCRP has yielded nine different feature winners in as many feature events through the opening pair of events with Brian Herbert, Nick Link, Jeff Kaup, Tyler Tipton and Matt O'Hair out to early point leads.

After winning the season opening Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car event on April 2, Dodge City's Brian Herbert is a mere two points ahead of reigning track champion Luke Cranston in a tightly-bunched points race that has the top seven ranked drivers separated by just 15 points.

While Herbert holds a slight edge over Cranston going into DCRP Sprint Car night number three of the year, others right in the mix include Taylor Velasquez, Steven Richardson, Tyler Knight, Mike Peters and Zach Blurton with Tracey Hill, Kris Moore and Koby Walters also among the early top ten.

With runner-up finishes in the opening pair of events, Nick Link is out to an early 20-point advantage over Ryan Heger in his pursuit of the IMCA Modified track title with Mike Lunow, Joel Lunow and Modified Stampede winner Cole Traugott among the top five.

Gunning for a fourth consecutive track title, Jeff Kaup has an early 14-point edge over Brian May after a convincing win last time out on April 9 with Kevin Tabor, Kyle Wiens and Adam Stenzel also among the top five.

After sitting out the last event, the IMCA Stock Cars return to action with opening night winner Tyler Tipton atop the point charts with reigning champion Michael Pepper third after an opening night podium finish.

Duplicating Link's Modified finishes, Matt O'Hair holds the early IMCA Hobby Stock points lead after a pair of runner-up finishes in the initial pair of events of the year. O'Hair is 14 points ahead of reigning champ Cody Davis, who won on April 9, with Tobby Schield, David Berger and Bryan Habiger among the early top five.

Tickets to Saturday's championship chase action at Dodge City Raceway Park are just $15 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Joins Forces with Contingency ConnectionLonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 14, 2016) – In a partnership that will extend more incentive to its many competitors, Dodge City Raceway Park has joined forces with Contingency Connection.

That partnership kicked off with several certificates awarded at this past weekend's Modified Stampede including a $500 certificate from Elgin Power Packages to race winner Cole Traugott, a $200 certificate from JE Pistons to runner-up Nick Link and a $150 certificate from K&N for third-place finisher David Murray.

For the remaining events in 2016, three booklets loaded with all variety of contingency certificates will be awarded each night. Each one of these booklets contains contingency awards worth in total more than $1,000.

"This is another way to show our appreciation to the drivers and teams that support Dodge City Raceway Park, it's an incentive that I think everybody in the pit area can benefit from," track promoter Tommie Estes, Jr., commented.

Contingency Connection is a race event-marketing program dedicated to grassroots weekly racing. Detailed information is available at www.contingencyconnection.com.

Dodge City Raceway Park kicked off the 2016 campaign with 94 cars filling the pits on opening night, April 2, with Round Two of action this past weekend, April 9.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

The Modified Stampede lived up to all the hype and then some, with Traugott escaping contact with past IMCA National champion David Murray and then recapturing the lead from Nick Link in the closing circuits to capture his first DCRP win since June of last year.

"It got a little rougher than I had hoped for, but a win is a win," Traugott commented afterward.

After winning his heat race, Traugott started the feature from the front outside when original front row starter Cody Gearhart couldn't make the call for the main event.

Traugott gunned into the early lead and paced the early rounds as Murray moved into second by the third round. Traugott paced the field comfortably ahead of Murray and Clay Sellard until a caution flew after a dozen laps, negating his half straightaway advantage.

Gunning for a third Modified Stampede title in four years, Murray turned up the heat on the leader on the restart and slipped underneath exiting turn two to take command on the 14th round. Traugott countered though, returning the favor by slipping underneath Murray exiting turn two the next time around.

The duo raced side-by-side into turn three with contact made that resulted in Murray spinning to the top side and collecting third-runner Sellard in the process. Sellard was done while Murray returned at the tail of the remaining 15 cars after hasty repairs.

Back out front, the race was far from secure for Traugott as Nick Link surged forward and then battled into the lead on the 19th round. But when a caution flew with seven laps remaining, Traugott moved to the high side on the restart to recapture the lead.

Traugott paced the field the final six laps to take the checkered flag ahead of Link as Murray raced back through the field to round out the podium. After winning the "B" Main, Mike Lunow worked the high side of the track to race from 15th to fourth with Jesse Richter rounding out the top five.

Along with $1,200 winner's share, Traugott picked up a $500 certificate from Elgin Power Packages while Link was awarded a $200 certificate from JE Pistons for runner-up honors and Murray picked up a $150 certificate for third from K&N.

In Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car action, Quinter's C.J. Johnson raced past Steven Richardson at the midway point of the non-stop 20-lapper and then survived some dicey moments through lapped traffic in the closing laps to hold off Luke Cranston and Zach Blurton for the victory.

"These don't come easy, so it's good to get 'em any way you can," Johnson commented in victory lane.

While Johnson started the feature inside the second row, Richardson gunned into the lead from the pole position with Johnson working past reigning track champion Cranston for second in the opening pair of rounds.

Richardson paced the early rounds ahead of Johnson and Blurton as Cranston slipped back to fifth by the midway point.

With traffic in play a half dozen laps in, Johnson closed in and put the pressure on Richardson until slipping by on the tenth round with Blurton following suit a lap later.

Blurton stalked Johnson for the point with Cranston surging past Jake Martens and Richardson to reclaim third by the 12th circuit.

While Johnson successfully kept his challengers at bay through traffic, opportunity for Blurton and Cranston presented itself as the white flag flew with a pair of lapped cars directly in front of the leader.

Johnson didn't let it get away though, adeptly slipping by both cars exiting turn two to secure the victory with Cranston taking advantage of traffic to steal second from Blurton in the final corner. Richardson faded to fourth with Taylor Velasquez battling past Martens on the final circuit to round out the top five.

In IMCA Sport Modified action, three-time and reigning track champion Jeff Kaup put an end to the streak of 14 consecutive different winners dating back to the 2014 season finale by blistering the field in the 15-lapper for his first DCRP win since the second night of action last year.

After starting fifth, Kaup took the lead away from Brian May on the third round and never looked back en route to a convincing victory despite some front end damage.

"I clipped that tire getting into one in the first lap or two and the steering was way off after that," Kaup said afterward.

It showed little ill effect, as Kaup took the checkered flag a straightaway ahead of May. Another straightaway back, Bart Baker emerged atop a heated battle for third ahead of Jeremy Sigler and Adam Stenzel.

Following a caution two laps into the race, Davis pounced on early leader Michael Penrod to take command on the third lap and checked out to secure his first win of the year after posting a pair of wins last year.

After starting ninth, Matt O'Hair worked his way up to second by the midway point. But Davis was too far gone to be challenged, racing on to the stripe with a half straightaway advantage over O'Hair with David Berger, Duane Wahrman and Tobby Schield rounding out the top five.

There are no "gimme's" on any given night in any of the track's five regular divisions of Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

While unpredictable in all five divisions, the current streak of consecutive different winners in IMCA Sport Modified action is bordering on the astounding.

It's a streak that will be on the line Saturday night as the IMCA Sport Modifieds join in on the card that includes the $1,200-to-win Fourth Annual Dodge City Modified Stampede along with the DCRP Sprint Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks.

The IMCA Sport Modified streak is one that dates back to the 2014 season finale when Great Bend's Nate Ginest raced to victory lane in the Jerry Soderberg Memorial championship event.

Little did anyone know that was the beginning of a stretch of different winners that carries into Saturday night's action. It's a stretch that includes 14 different winners, including a 2015 season that offered up a dozen different winners in as many events.

After Ginest closed the 2014 season, fellow Great Bend shoe Jeremy Sigler kicked off the 2015 campaign with a season-opening win.

And it went from there. Woodward's Jeff Kaup, the three-time and reigning track champion, won next with Dodge City's Josh Appel extending the streak to four. Penokee's Clay Money was next followed by followed by Utica's Austin Walker and then Lamar, Colorado's Angel Munoz getting in on the action to make it seven different winners in a row.

Dodge City's Jason Lunow made it eight, followed by Alan Brewster, Dodge City's Mike Appel and then Lamar's Dwayne Dechant. The 2015 season then closed out with Woodward's Mike Roach winning the Second Annual Sport Modified Mayhem event and then Hugoton's Jamie French closing out the season with a Soderberg Memorial victory to extend the streak to 13.

Then, last week, young Dakota Sproul from Ellis opened the 2016 season with his second career IMCA Sport Mod win and first at DCRP to extend the streak of different winners to 14 in a row.

Clay Money, a June 6 winner last year, stands as the only driver to win in the last 15 IMCA Sport Modified events at DCRP with a 2014 triumph in the event preceding the season finale. Kaup captured the two events previous to that.

While the IMCA Modifieds battle it out for $1,200 in Saturday's Fourth Annual Dodge City Modified Stampede and the always popular Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars navigate the 3/8-mile clay oval at lightning-fast speeds, the stretch of differing IMCA Sport Modified winners will be tested as well.

Will the IMCA Sport Mods extend the streak to 15 in a row? Or will there finally be a return trip to victory lane for one of the previous 14?

Tickets to Saturday's Fourth Annual Dodge City Modified Stampede that goes green at 7:30 p.m. are just $15 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

Dodge City Modified Stampede this Saturday!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (April 5, 2016) – Added money is on the line for the IMCA Modified ranks at Dodge City Raceway Park this Saturday night as the state-of-the-art 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas hosts the Fourth Annual Dodge City Modified Stampede.

While the IMCA Modifieds battle it out for a $1,200 winner's share, the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds and IMCA Hobby Stocks will be in action as well on the card that goes green at 7:30 p.m.

Oberlin's David Murray, a multi-time IMCA Modified national champion, has topped three of four previous Dodge City Modified Stampede features including a sweep of both nights of the inaugural edition in 2013 and then another win in last year's version.

Past track champion Brendon Gemmill stands as the only other driver to reach Modified Stampede victory lane with a 2014 triumph. Gemmill, who is one of only two drivers along with his father Troy to finish among the top ten in all four previous Modified Stampede features, rallied from 13th to claim fifth in this past weekend's season opening event.

Turpin, Oklahoma's Cody Gearhart takes the track IMCA Modified points lead into Saturday's event after some late heroics to win this past weekend's season-opening event. Gearhart finished second to Murray in last year's Dodge City Modified Stampede with Brendon Gemmill third.

In the Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Car ranks, Dodge City's Brian Herbert will be gunning for two in a row after holding off Tyler Knight to win the season-opening event. Reigning track champion Luke Cranston opened the season with a sixth-place run.

Ellis' Dakota Sproul extended the streak of different IMCA Sport Modified winners to 14 in a row dating back to the 2014 season finale by making a late move by Kevin Tabor to take opening night honors with three-time and reigning track champion Jeff Kaup in third.

In IMCA Hobby Stock action, Des Moines' invader Shannon Anderson held off a late charge from Matt O'Hair for opening night honors with defending track champion Cody Davis recovering from an early spin to finish eighth.

Tickets to the Fourth Annual Dodge City Modified Stampede are just $15 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

While Herbert captured his first DCRP feature win since May of 2013, Cody Gearhart made a late move to snare IMCA Modified honors, Dakota Sproul took IMCA Sport Modified honors in the closing stages, Tyler Tipton topped the IMCA Stock Cars and Iowa's Shannon Anderson bested the IMCA Hobby Stocks.

In the DCRP Sprint Car feature, Herbert gunned into the lead at the outset from the pole position and led all 20 laps aboard the Myers Racing Engines No. 97 entry.

But, if not for a caution with just four laps to go, the victory may have slipped from Herbert's grasp.

Herbert paced the field with ease in the early going, weathering a pair of cautions four laps into the going. Soon after the midway point though, Tyler Knight began reeling in the leader while Jake Bubak worked past Mike Peters for third by the 15thround.

With Knight all over Herbert for the point, Bubak challenged Knight on the inside for second exiting turn two on the 17th round only to spin after contact. Bubak was done for the night.

Given a quick breather with four laps to go, Herbert raced on to the checkered flag ahead of Knight with Peters, Taylor Velasquez and Steven Richardson rounding out the top five. Defending track champion Luke Cranston was sixth with Ray Seemann, Tracey Hill, Zach Blurton and Ty Williams completing the top ten.

In IMCA Modified action, Turpin, Oklahoma's Cody Gearhart squeezed by race-long leader Beau Davis on the 17th circuit to capture his first DCRP victory since June of 2013.

"That really was a tale of two races," Gearhart said in victory lane after the 20-lapper. "I was getting passed at one point, then things all worked out."

Gearhart spent the early portion of the race chasing Davis, who gunned into the lead from the front row outside.

Gearhart briefly fell back a spot when William Nusser battled by to claim second at the midway point. Nusser looped it the next time around in turn four, collecting fourth-runner Cole Traugott in the process.

Back up to second, Gearhart kept the pressure on Davis and capitalized when the leader bobbled in turns thee and four on the 16th lap. With the bobble, Gearhart was able to pull alongside and then motored ahead through turns one and two.

Gearhart took the checkered flag ahead of Nick Link, who edged Davis at the line for runner-up honors. Ryan Heger and 13th-starter Brendon Gemmill rounded out the top five.

In the 15-lap IMCA Sport Modified feature event, Dakota Sproul of Ellis, KS, battled past Kevin Tabor on the 12th round to become the 14th different Spot Mod winner in as many races at DCRP dating back to the 2014 season finale.

While Tabor led the way from the pole starting position, Sproul worked his way forward from the eighth starting position. Sproul needed just a half dozen laps to climb to third before taking second from Austin Walker on the eighth lap.

Four laps later, Sproul raced by Tabor and went to post his second career feature win. Tabor settled for second with three-time and reigning track champion Jeff Kaup picking off a pair of positions late to round out the podium in third. Walker and Tristen Barton rounded out the top five.

Weskan, KS, shoe Tyler Tipton battled into the lead on the third round and led the rest of the way in the 15-lapper to take IMCA Stock Car honors.

Kyle Pfeifer outgunned Tipton for the early lead only to have Tipton race back by to take command on the third lap. Tipton paced the field the rest of the way to secure the win ahead of Pfeifer, defending track champion Michael Pepper, Angel Munoz and Dusty Witthuhn.

Shannon Anderson made the trip from Des Moines, IA, worth it by racing to victory lane in the 15-lap IMCA Hobby Stock main event.

After starting fourth, Anderson raced by Will Bauer on the second lap and then held off a late charge from Matt O'Hair to take the victory by less than two car-lengths. Reagan Sellard chased Anderson and O'Hair to the line with Tobby Schield and Bryan Habiger rounding out the top five.

Modified Stampede Next Week at DCRP!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 30, 2016) – Dodge City Raceway Park fires to life for the first time in 2016 with this Saturday's season-opening event atop the 3/8-mile clay oval.

It will be more than just the season-opening event though for the IMCA Modifieds. It will also serve as the one and only tune-up opportunity for the Fourth Annual Dodge City Modified Stampede that takes the city by storm on Saturday night, April 9.

The IMCA Modifieds will mix it up for a $1,200 winner's share on April 9 with a full card of Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint Cars, IMCA Sport Modifieds, IMCA Stock Cars and IMCA Hobby Stocks in action as well.

Oberlin's David Murray has topped three of four previous Dodge City Modified Stampede feature events including last year's edition when he beat Cody Gearhart and 2014 winner Brendon Gemmill to the stripe. Murray swept through both nights of the inaugural edition in 2013, the only year the event included multiple nights.

While Murray has reigned supreme in three of four previous Dodge City Modified Stampede feature events, the father-son duo of Troy and Brendon Gemmill rank as the only two drivers to finish among the top ten in all four feature events.

Along with his 2014 triumph, younger Gemmill, Brendon, finished third last year along with showings of fourth and sixth in 2013. His father, Troy, finished second in the first Dodge City Modified Stampede feature in 2013 and has posted finishes of ninth, third and fourth since.

Three-time and reigning DCRP track champion Austin Allen of Goddard posted a fifth-place finish in last year's Modified Stampede after a runner-up showing in the 2013 finale.

The Fourth Annual Dodge City Modified Stampede will also count as the second round of championship chase action for the IMCA Modifieds after this Saturday night's much-anticipated season opening tilt that includes all five of the track's championship chase divisions.

Tickets to the Fourth Annual Dodge City Modified Stampede are just $15 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

Dodge City Raceway Park is located on the south edge of Dodge City, KS, on US 283, then 0.9 miles west on US 56, then 0.1 miles south. For more information, contact the track at 620-225-3277 or check www.dodgecityraceway.com.

DCRP Title Chases Begin with Saturday's Season Opener!Lonnie Wheatley, DODGE CITY, Kan. (March 29, 2016) – The time has finally arrived with Dodge City Raceway Park set to kick off a blockbuster 2016 season of racing action this Saturday night. Saturday's tilt will be the first of 17 nights of heated racing competition atop the 3/8-mile clay oval in southwest Kansas.

It will also be the first of three April events at the state-of-the-art DCRP facility with the $1,200-to-win Fourth Annual Modified Stampede to follow on April 9 and another round of championship chase action on April 23. All five divisions will be in action during all three April events.

Tickets to Saturday's season opener featuring all five championship chase divisions are just $15 for adults with children eleven and under admitted free when accompanied by an adult.

A quick look at the reigning champions and top ten in each division is as follows...

Precise Racing Products DCRP Sprint CarsOne of just two drivers to finish among the top ten in all seven feature events last year, Ness City native Luke Cranston captured the inaugural DCRP Sprint Car championship by just 38 points over Great Bend's Zach Blurton. Blurton was the other driver to finish among the top ten in all seven events.

The DCRP Sprint Cars step up from seven events in 2015 to 13 this year.

IMCA ModifiedsGoddard's Austin Allen raced to his third consecutive DCRP track championship on the strength of nine top-fives in 11 feature events, taking the 2015 crown by a healthy 163 point margin over William Nusser. Nusser emerged atop a heated battle for runner-up honors, edging Ryan Heger and Kevin Gray for the position.

IMCA Sport ModifiedsWoodward, Oklahoma's Jeff Kaup notched his third consecutive DCRP track championship as well, racking up ten top-five finishes in a dozen events to take the title by 56 points over Mike Appel as the Sport Mods offered up 12 different feature winners in as many events.

IMCA Stock CarsLakin's Michael Pepper broke out of the gates quickly in 2015 by winning five of the first six events, ultimately finishing among the top ten in all 11 feature events to take the championship by 78 points over Ron Hartman.

IMCA Hobby StocksWith the Thunder Cars transitioning into IMCA Hobby Stocks in 2015, Bucklin's Cody Davis raced to the championship by a 127 point margin over Reagan Sellard on the strength of ten top-five runs in 11 feature events.